Ajax 0-1 Benfica
Full-time analysis
5 sections09:31Ajax lost to Benfica 0-1 in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on 15 March 2022.
Result and story of the match
It was 0-0 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Benfica scored first, in the 77th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 77' D. Núñez, assisted by Álex Grimaldo → 0-1.
Yellow cards: Ajax 3, Benfica 1.
Statistical comparison
Shots 16-4 (2-1 on target); possession 69%-31%; corners 10-4; pass accuracy 84%-65%.
Goals by half: 0-0 in the first, 0-1 in the second.
Standout players
E. Álvarez was Ajax's highest-rated player at 7.7 in 81 minutes: 5 tackles, won 13 of 18 duels.
Álex Grimaldo was Benfica's highest-rated player at 8.2 in 90 minutes: 1 assist, 3 key passes, 3 tackles, won 7 of 11 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Ajax 0–1 BenficaGoals by half: 0-0 in the first, 0-1 in the second.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
All match events
13 events
Points are only for rankings and badges; they have no other value.
Match summary
Ajax vs Benfica (UEFA Champions League round of 16, 15 March 2022) finished 0-1. Goals: D. Núñez 77'. Match stats: possession Ajax 69%, Benfica 31%; shots on target 2-1.
Updated: · Sources: Methodology
