Benfica vs Ajax Summary & Highlights

UEFA Champions League -- Round of 16

UEFA Champions League — Round of 16

08:00 PMFebruary 23, 2022
Regular Season
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2 – 2
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HT: (1 – 2)
📍 Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) (Lisboa)👤 Referee: S. Vinčić

How did Benfica and Ajax perform?

Home Voted: 0
Away Voted: 0
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
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Benfica and Ajax Match Stats

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BALL POSSESSION
41%59%
ATTACK
17
Total shots
11
4
Shots on target
8
7
Shots off target
3
6
Blocked shots
0
12
Shots inside box
7
5
Shots outside box
4
7
Corner kicks
2
0
Offsides
3
35
Dangerous attacks
48
PASSING
314
Total passes
474
239 (76%)
Accurate passes
406 (86%)
DISCIPLINE
13
Fouls
18
3
Yellow cards
3
7
Goalkeeper saves
3

Benfica and Ajax Lineups

Benfica

4-4-1-1
99G
Odysseas Vlachodimos
7.5
2D
Gilberto 🔺90+1′
6.2
30D
Nicolás Otamendi
6.7
5D
Jan Vertonghen
6.9
3D
Alejandro Grimaldo
7.3
27M
Rafa Silva
7
49M
Adel Taarabt 🔺85′
6.3
28M
Julian Weigl
6.2
7M
Everton 🔺62′
6.3
88F
Gonçalo Ramos 49′
7
9F
Darwin Núñez 46′ 🔺90′
6.3
Substitutes
77G
Helton Leite
72D
Tomás Araújo
91D
Felipe Morato
22M
Valentino Lazaro 🔻90′
31M
Gil Dias
23M
Nemanja Radonjic
11M
Soualiho Meïté
17M
Diogo Gonçalves 🔻90+1′
20M
João Mário
55M
Paulo Bernardo 🔻85′
6.6
15F
Roman Yaremchuk 🔻62′
7.3
Coach of Benfica
👔 Nelson Veríssimo

Ajax

4-2-3-1
32G
Remko Pasveer
6.5
12D
Noussair Mazraoui 23′ 🔺90+2′
7.5
2D
Jurriën Timber
7.3
21D
Lisandro Martínez
6.6
17D
Daley Blind 🔺73′
6.3
4M
Edson Álvarez
6.7
8M
Ryan Gravenberch 🔺73′
6.3
11M
Antony 87′
7.2
23M
Steven Berghuis 45′
6.3
10M
Dusan Tadic 18′
7.3
22F
Sébastien Haller 29′
7.3
Substitutes
24G
André Onana
16G
Jay Gorter
3D
Perr Schuurs
15D
Devyne Rensch 🔻90+2′
31D
Nicolás Tagliafico 🔻73′
6.5
25M
Kenneth Taylor
30F
Mohammed Daramy
20M
Mohammed Kudus
26M
Victor Jensen
6M
Davy Klaassen 🔻73′
6.6
9F
Danilo
Coach of Ajax
👔 E. ten Hag

Benfica and Ajax Head to Head

1WINS
0DRAWS
0WINS
Over 1.5 Goals100%
Over 2.5 Goals0%
Both Teams Scored0%

Past H2H Matches & Results

25 Nov 2025 Ajax 0-2 Benfica
UEFA Champions League

UEFA Champions League Standings

PosTeamMPWDL+/-GDPts
1
Arsenal
6 6 0 0 17-1 16 18
2
Bayern Munich
6 5 0 1 18-7 11 15
3
PSG
6 4 1 1 19-8 11 13
4
Manchester City
6 4 1 1 12-6 6 13
5
Atalanta
6 4 1 1 8-6 2 13
6
Inter
6 4 0 2 12-4 8 12
7
Real Madrid
6 4 0 2 13-7 6 12
8
Atl. Madrid
6 4 0 2 15-12 3 12
9
Liverpool
6 4 0 2 11-8 3 12
10
Dortmund
6 3 2 1 19-13 6 11
11
Tottenham
6 3 2 1 13-7 6 11
12
Newcastle
6 3 1 2 13-6 7 10
13
Chelsea
6 3 1 2 13-8 5 10
14
Sporting CP
6 3 1 2 12-8 4 10
15
Barcelona
6 3 1 2 14-11 3 10
16
Marseille
6 3 0 3 11-8 3 9
17
Juventus
6 2 3 1 12-10 2 9
18
Galatasaray
6 3 0 3 8-8 0 9
19
Monaco
6 2 3 1 7-8 -1 9
20
Bayer Leverkusen
6 2 3 1 10-12 -2 9
21
PSV
6 2 2 2 15-11 4 8
22
Qarabag
6 2 1 3 10-13 -3 7
23
Napoli
6 2 1 3 6-11 -5 7
24
FC Copenhagen
6 2 1 3 10-16 -6 7
25
Benfica
6 2 0 4 6-8 -2 6
26
Pafos
6 1 3 2 4-9 -5 6
27
Royale Union SG
6 2 0 4 7-15 -8 6
28
Ath Bilbao
6 1 2 3 4-9 -5 5
29
Olympiacos Piraeus
6 1 2 3 6-13 -7 5
30
Eintracht Frankfurt
6 1 1 4 8-16 -8 4
31
Club Brugge KV
6 1 1 4 8-16 -8 4
32
Bodo/Glimt
6 0 3 3 9-13 -4 3
33
Slavia Prague
6 0 3 3 2-11 -9 3
34
Ajax
6 1 0 5 5-18 -13 3
35
Villarreal
6 0 1 5 4-13 -9 1
36
Kairat Almaty
6 0 1 5 4-15 -11 1

Qualification/Relegation

Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)

Benfica vs Ajax Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2022-02-23

When we analyze the statistics of the UEFA Champions League — Round of 16 season, the clash between Benfica and Ajax on February 23, 2022 stands out. The match at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) (Lisboa) provided a rich dataset for analysis.

Statistically, the hosts have maintained consistency. Currently ranked 25th, they have secured 6 points from 6 games. Their win rate stands at 2, with 4 losses impacting their average.

On the statistical front for the visitors, the numbers are compelling. With 3 points and a record of 1W – 0D – 5L, they are currently positioned at 34th.

Head-to-Head Metrics

In 1 head-to-head meetings within the league, Benfica accounts for 1 wins. Ajax follows with 0 wins. The frequency of draws is 0.

Key metrics show that 0 out of 1 matches saw both teams score. Additionally, the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market landed 0 times in their recent history.

Statistical Form Guide

Recent performance indicators for both squads can be viewed below:

Recent Matches of Benfica

  • Benfica 2-0 Napoli (UEFA Champions League, Dec 10, 2025)
  • Ajax 0-2 Benfica (UEFA Champions League, Nov 25, 2025)

Recent Matches of Ajax

  • Qarabag 2-4 Ajax (UEFA Champions League, Dec 10, 2025)
  • Ajax 0-2 Benfica (UEFA Champions League, Nov 25, 2025)
  • Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray (UEFA Champions League, Nov 05, 2025)

Statistical Replay

Review the statistical highlights of the match below. We analyze every pass, shot, and goal.


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