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Ajax vs Benfica: Ajax win 1-0

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Ajax

Position 2 · 12 pts
1-0
Full-time First half 0 - 0
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Benfica

Position 3 · 7 pts

🏟️ Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam · Referee: Ruddy Buquet

Match info

Competition
UEFA Champions League
Round
Group Stage - 3
Season
2018
Date
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Kick-off
21:00 Cairo time
Stadium
Johan Cruijff Arena
City
Amsterdam
Referee
Ruddy Buquet
TV channel
beIN Sports HD (expected)
Commentator
To be confirmed

Recent form of both teams

Head to head

No previous meetings between these two teams in our database.

Ajax vs Benfica match report

Ajax saw off Benfica 1-0 in UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 3. The match was played on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam. The first half ended 0-0.

Ajax and Benfica in the UEFA Champions League table

Ajax are 2nd with 12 points from 6 matches (3 wins and 3 draws); they have scored 11 goals and conceded 5 goals, and currently sit in the Champions League places.

Benfica are 3rd with 7 points from 6 matches (2 wins, one draw and 3 defeats); they have scored 6 goals and conceded 11 goals, and currently sit in the Europa League places.

Ajax are 5 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Bayern München top the table in UEFA Champions League: Group E with 14 points.

Recent form of both teams

Ajax picked up 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 2 goals. Most recent result: Bayern München and Ajax drew 1-1 (UEFA Champions League).

Benfica collected 2 wins, 2 draws and one defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 7 goals. Most recent result: Benfica beat AEK Athens 3-2 (UEFA Champions League).

Ajax vs Benfica head-to-head

Our database has no previous official meetings between Ajax and Benfica in the period we cover.

Venue and officials

The match was played at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, which holds around 55,885 spectators – the ground where Ajax play their home games.

The referee was Ruddy Buquet.

TV channel and commentator

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

Ajax play their next match against Benfica on Wednesday 7 November in UEFA Champions League.

Benfica play their next match against Ajax on Wednesday 7 November in UEFA Champions League.

This report updates automatically from the official match data.

FAQ: Ajax vs Benfica

When was Ajax vs Benfica played?

The match was played on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 at 21:00 Cairo time (22:00 Mecca time), in UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 3.

What was the final score of Ajax vs Benfica?

Final result: Ajax win 1-0.

Which channel is showing Ajax vs Benfica?

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; the channel will be updated once confirmed.

Where was Ajax vs Benfica played?

At Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.

Who is the referee for Ajax vs Benfica?

The match was refereed by Ruddy Buquet.

Where do Ajax and Benfica stand in UEFA Champions League?

Ajax are 2nd with 12 points, and Benfica are 3rd with 7 points.