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Ajax 0-1 Benfica (agg 2-3): Darwin Nunez nodded a late winner to send the Portuguese side to the last eight.

Ajax peppered the Benfica goal in the first half at the end of swift build-ups and multiple crosses into the penalty area, but got few of their efforts on target. But their hopes of an extended run in the Champions League were brought to a sudden end by Benfica, who have had a poor domestic season and flounder 12 points from the summit of the Portuguese league. The Dutch club had won all their group games and, after a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the last-16 tie in Lisbon last month, were expected to ease through to the last eight with home advantage in the second leg.

Benfica won 1-0 in Amsterdam thanks to their Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez with the Portuguese club beating Ajax 3-2 on aggregate.

We played against a team that plays very well, we knew we were going to suffer, we suffered, we had to defend but our team gave everything.” But their hopes of an extended run in the Champions League were brought to a sudden end by Benfica, who have had a poor domestic season and sit 12 points from the summit of the Portuguese league. It was a very difficult game, we knew we all had to run when it came time to defend and attack.

Darwin Núñez struck from Benfica's only shot on target in Amsterdam as the Portuguese side booked a last-eight spot.

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Teenager Ryan Gravenberch created an opening for himself with a strong run but fired his 36th-minute shot just over the crossbar in the best effort of the opening period. The Dutch club had won all their group games and, after a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the last-16 tie in Lisbon last month, were expected to ease through to the last-eight with home advantage in the second leg. The Dutch manager is said to be a major target for the Red Devils having led his side out of the group stages with a perfect record - but they are now out after a 1-0 loss on Tuesday.

Erik ten Hag's Ajax side are out of the Champions League after a 1-0 defeat to Benfica on Tuesday evening.

Ajax had plenty of possession but could not break down the Benfica defence as the Portuguese side held out. Ramos flashed another header across the face of the Ajax goal as the visitors searched for the opener. Darwin Nunez got the only goal as Benfica stunned Ajax 1-0 in Amsterdam to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Erik ten Hag insists he is only focused on Ajax and not thinking about rumours regarding Manchester United's managerial role.The 52-year-old, who's be.

“He’s a top manager and obviously Manchester United is a huge club for him to go anywhere, it would be a good coup for them and I think he’s making noises about moving on.” “With the Champions League, almost getting to a final a few years ago [2019] and then most of the players leaving again, and same again now, a lot of them being touted again, it must be difficult for him. “I understood – and still understand – the sale of players.

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We talk English in the club because we have a lot of foreign players. He added: "This is about today's game and that's what I'm focusing on. He told BT Sport: "No, that is not true.

The Dutchman has led them to two Eredivisie and KNVB Cup doubles, developing a reputation for playing progressive football. Ajax have also enjoyed deep runs ...

Like Man United, Ajax were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday night, although that shouldn't reflect poorly on Ten Hag.

The way Ten Hag has been able to create such an imposing side pretty much from scratch and without the same significant budget of his European rivals. Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has been one of the long-time candidates tipped to be the next permanent United manager. Benfica managed just 14, only five of which hit the target.

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Darwin Núñez struck from Benfica's only shot on target in Amsterdam as the Portuguese side booked a last-eight spot.

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The match kicks off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 15 March 2022 in Amsterdam. Where can I watch it? The game will be shown live on BT Sport 3. Subscribers can stream ...

Sean Klaiber is also out; Jurrien Timber should return to the team. The game will be shown live on BT Sport 3. It’s only three years since the Dutch club were within a couple of minutes of the final, eventually losing out to Spurs, while for Benfica it’s 60 years and counting since their last triumph in the European Cup.

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In a match where Ajax dominated, Darwin Núñez appeared to give Benfica an unexpected victory and qualification to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Ajax and Benfica go head-to-head in Amsterdam on Tuesday to determine who will progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Benfica, meanwhile, are unbeaten since the first clash but were held to a surprising draw by Vizela at the weekend. There have been plenty of goals in recent matches for both Ajax and Benfica and backing the match to have over 2.5 goals at 1/3 (1.33) looks appealing. Despite holding on to their place at the top of the Eredivisie and booking a place in the KNVB Beker final, Ajax have had a difficult couple of weeks since the first leg. Darwin Nunez is the lowest-priced Benfica player to net the first goal at 8/1 (9.0) and Goncalo Ramos is 10/1 (11.00) to score first. Benfica, on the other hand, are priced at 6/1 (7.00) with the draw offered at 9/2 (5.50). Ajax are favourites to win the clash at the Johan Cruiff Arena, with bet365 offering them at 4/11 (1.36).