LIVE. Ajax-Benfica

Ajax-Benfica, a match from gameweek 3 (Group E) of the Champions League group stage at Johan Cruijff Arena, in Amsterdam. Follow everything on the MATCH CENTER of the Official Site.

PRE-MATCH

Rui Vitória's Preview

The coach described Ajax as a team "that plays very naturally in its offensive process". "We have to be careful, but we also have our personality, ambition and responsibility which is vital to play this kind of matches",he warned.

André Almeida's Preview

Benfica's right-back praised the Dutch, but aimed to getting the three points. "We don't settle for draws against no one", he guaranteed. 

Ajax's X-Ray

With a very young squad (average of 23 years), Ajax gave the team some experience through names such as Blind, Schone, Tadic and Huntelaar. Even so, among the most used players, there is a lot of youth.

Benfica's 22-man squad

Goalkeepers: Svilar, B. Varela and Odysseas;

Defenders: Conti, Grimaldo, Yuri Ribeiro, Jardel, André Almeida and Ferro;

Midfielders: Fejsa, Gabriel, Cervi, Alfa Semedo, Zivkovic, Salvio, Pizzi, Rafa, João Félix and Gedson;   

Forwards: Jonas, Seferovic and Ferreyra.

French referee

The french Ruddy Buquet was appointed by UEFA's Refereeing Committee to whistle the Ajax-Benfica, at the Johan Cruijff Arena, in Amsterdam, for matchday 3 of the Champions League Group E.