Match Report
Ajax went into the game 32nd in the table on 6 points; Galatasaray sat 20th on 10 — a 4-point gap. Ajax's recent output outran their position: 21st on form over five rounds, 32nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Ajax 1 scored and 2.63 conceded per game, Galatasaray 1.13 and 1.38, with the league averaging 1.69.
8 matches unbeaten backed Galatasaray's arrival. Over the last five, Ajax had taken 5 of 15 points to Galatasaray's 11.
Johan Cruijff Arena, capacity 55,885, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen (59'), Victor Osimhen (66'), Victor Osimhen (78')
Key stats
Possession: Ajax 48% · Galatasaray 52% · Total shots: 8-14 · On target: 2-8 · Corners: 3-2