Ajax vs Benfica

UEFA Champions LeagueRound of 16

Ajax

0–1

90:00

Full time

Benfica

Johan Cruijff ArenaAmsterdam

Carlos del CerroReferee

Scorers—

Scorers1D. Núñez77′

Ajax vs Benfica was played in UEFA Champions League (Round of 16) on Tuesday 15 March 2022 at 22:00 (GMT+2) at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, refereed by Carlos del Cerro, and ended 0-1.

Last updated: Sunday 4 October 2026 - 12:00 (Cairo time)

Match Timeline

AllHighlights

AjaxBenfica

Second half

46′

Off A. TaarabtOn S. Meïté

67′

Gonçalo RamosYellow card

72′

Off ÉvertonOn R. Yaremchuk

77′

D. NúñezGoal0-1Assist: Álex Grimaldo

Off S. BerghuisOn D. Klaassen

Off E. ÁlvarezOn B. Brobbey

81′

Off D. NúñezOn Diogo Gonçalves

J. TimberYellow card

83′

90+1′

Off Gonçalo RamosOn Paulo Bernardo

Off GilbertoOn V. Lazaro

R. GravenberchYellow card

D. BlindYellow card

90+4′

Off J. TimberOn M. Kudus

90+6′

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Match momentum

Pressure over match minutes

Ajax17%

Away side with the edge

Benfica83%

0'90'90'

69%Possession31%

16Shots4

2Shots on target1

10Corners4

Top Trends

Ajax unbeatenFrom the latest Ajax resultsAjax were unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 matches (100%)⁦5/5⁩100%

Ajax unbeaten

From the latest Ajax results

Ajax were unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 matches (100%)

⁦5/5⁩Hits

100%Rate

Ajax

Benfica unbeatenFrom the latest Benfica resultsBenfica were unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 matches (100%)⁦5/5⁩100%

Benfica unbeaten

From the latest Benfica results

Benfica were unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 matches (100%)

⁦5/5⁩Hits

100%Rate

Benfica

Ajax to winFrom the latest Ajax resultsAjax won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Ajax to win

From the latest Ajax results

Ajax won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Ajax

Benfica to winFrom the latest Benfica resultsBenfica won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Benfica to win

From the latest Benfica results

Benfica won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Benfica

Biggest winBiggest goal marginBiggest head-to-head win by Benfica, ⁦2–0⁩⁦2–0⁩

Biggest win

Biggest goal margin

Biggest head-to-head win by Benfica, ⁦2–0⁩

⁦2–0⁩

Benfica

Team Form

Last 5 matches

AjaxWWDWW

BenficaWDWWW

Smart Facts

2Previous meetings between the two teams in all competitions

3.0Average goals per match between the two teams

50%of recent meetings ended in a win for Benfica

Team Stars

Top-rated player of each team from match stats

E. ÁlvarezAjaxMidfielder7.7

Rating

7.7

Goals

0

Assists

0

Shots

2

Successful passes

23

Álex GrimaldoBenficaDefender8.2

Rating

8.2

Goals

0

Assists

1

Shots

0

Successful passes

3

VS

Scoring Periods

AjaxHome

1goals

15'30'45'60'75'90'

BenficaAway

Attack Direction

AjaxFocus: central areas

Left wing23%

Center54%

Right wing23%

BenficaFocus: left flank

Left wing40%

Center40%

Right wing20%

L 23%C 54%R 23%

R 20%C 40%L 40%

Win Probability

Ajax

39%

Draw

28%

Benfica

33%

Most likely reasons

Preliminary analysis (home advantage) — updates when the model is available.

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Match info

Date15/03 · 22:00

RoundRound of 16

StadiumJohan Cruijff Arena · Amsterdam

RefereeCarlos del Cerro

CompetitionUEFA Champions League