Benfica and Ajax face each other this Tuesday (Nov 25) in a crucial clash for the 5th round of the UEFA Champions League. The match will be played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, kicking off at 2:45 p.m. (Brasília time).
In Brazil, the game will be broadcast on TNT and HBO Max. In Portugal, fans can watch it on Sport TV Multiscreen and Sport TV5.
Benfica is going through a difficult phase in this year’s Champions League. The Portuguese team is currently 35th and second-to-last in the competition with zero points. Ajax is also winless and sits at the bottom of the table.
Benfica Lineup and Injury News
Coach José Mourinho has several issues when choosing his starting XI. Two players are confirmed out due to injury:
Leandro Santos (right-back)
Lukebakio (forward)
Two more players remain doubtful:
Alexander Bah (right-back)
Bruma (winger)
Benfica probable lineup
Trubin; Aursnes, Tomás Araújo, Otamendi, Dahl; Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Sudakov, Dedic, Barreiro; Pavlidis.
Coach: José Mourinho.
Ajax probable lineup
Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Winjdal; Klaasen, Taylor, Regeer, Godts, Gloukh; Weghorst.
Coach: Fred Grim.
Ajax vs Benfica: Time and How to Watch
Competition: UEFA Champions League – Matchday 5
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 2:45 p.m. (Brasília)
Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Broadcast:
Brazil: TNT & HBO Max
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen & Sport TV5
Benfica – Recent Results
Nov 21: Atlético CP 0–2 Benfica – Portugal Cup
Nov 9: Benfica 2–2 Casa Pia – Portuguese League
Nov 5: Benfica 0–1 Bayer Leverkusen – Champions League
Nov 1: Vitória de Guimarães 0–3 Benfica – Portuguese League
Oct 29: Benfica 3–0 Tondela – Allianz Cup
Benfica – Upcoming Matches
Nov 25 – 14:45: Ajax vs Benfica – Champions League
Nov 29 – 15:00: Nacional vs Benfica – Portuguese League
Dec 5 – 17:15: Benfica vs Sporting – Portuguese League
Dec 10 – 17:00: Benfica vs Napoli – Champions League
Dec 14 – 12:30: Moreirense vs Benfica – Portuguese League
Benfica Standings
Liga Portugal: 3rd place
Champions League: 35th place
0 Comments