The next two matches of the 5th round of the Champions League were also full of surprises for the fans. Benfica, initially considered an outsider, achieved a commendable result in the Netherlands, while Galatasaray lost at home.
Ajax - Benfica: Lisbon finally achieves a decisive victory
In the match in Amsterdam, Ajax seemed to take the lead from the first minute, but the Portuguese took advantage of the opportunity. This victory marked Benfica's first three points of the current season.
Ajax launched several attacks during the match but lacked accuracy in the final passes and shots.
Benfica, led by Trubin, maintained a strong defensive position and punished their opponents in sharp counter-attacks.
Barreiro's goal in the final minute put an end to the game, returning Benfica to the table.
Ajax - Benfica 0:2
Goals: Dal 6, Barreiro 90
Ajax - Yarosh, Reger (Moro, 82), Shutalo, Bass, Weindal (Mokio, 60), Klaassen (Fitz-Jim, 74), Itakura, Taylor, Bounida (Glux, 74), Weghorst, Godts (Dolberg, 74),
Benfica: Trubin, Dedić, Silva, Otamendi, Dal, Barrenece, Rios, Aursnes, Barreiro, Pavlidis, Sudakov (Araujo, 81).
Galatasaray - Union: The Belgian team amazed fans and experts
Galatasaray, considered the favorite in the Istanbul match, achieved an unexpected result at home. Belgium's "Union" achieved a decisive victory thanks to disciplined play and strong defense.
Galatasaray struggled to build a creative game, and Icardi and B. Yilmaz failed to capitalize on a number of opportunities.
"Union," with strong pressing and teamwork, repelled the opponent's attacks and maintained the result they needed.
This victory puts "Union" among the serious contenders for the playoffs.
Galatasaray - Union 0:1
Goal: David 57
Galatasaray - Ugurjan Chaqir, Sallai, Sanchez, Abdulkarim Bardakchi, Jacobs, Torreira, Sane, Gundogan, Barish Yilmaz, Mauro Icardi, Gabriel Sara
Union: Scherpen, McAllister, Burgess, Sykes, Halaili, Zorgan, van de Perre, Niang, El Hadji, Floruc (Boufal, 71), David (Rodriguez, 58).
Summary
These two matches in the 5th round of the Champions League once again proved what unexpected events football is full of. Ajax and Galatasaray were expected to win, but everything on the pitch changed. Benfica finally earned three points, while Union secured an important victory over the top club.
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