An early goal from full back Samuel Dahl and a second on the stroke of fulltime from Leandro Barreiro handed Benfica a first win in this season's Champions League as they beat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 away on Tuesday.

Benfica grab first points but Ajax remain bottom

Ajax Amsterdam are hoping home success against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday can galvanise a season that has set off alarm bells and is threatening to be one of their worst.

Ajax look for boost in battle of basement dwellers

Ajax Amsterdam have sacked coach John Heitinga following a poor start to the season that included four successive heavy defeats in the Champions League, with Fred Grim handed the reins on a temporary basis, the club announced on Thursday.

Ajax Amasterdam sack coach John Heitinga

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored a second-half hat-trick to ensure a comfortable 3-0 away win over hapless Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Osimhen hat-trick for Galatasaray ensures easy win at bottom-placed Ajax

Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday while Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the night's other winners.

UCL WRAP: Liverpool back on track while Real, Bayern and Chelsea win 

Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Chelsea hit ten-men Ajax for five

The Uefa Champions League returns for match week three with nine thrilling fixtures lined up for Wednesday night live on SuperSport.

UCL MATCH WEEK 3: Real Madrid v Juventus headlines Wednesday nine-game line-up

Ajax Amsterdam coach John Heitinga sounded more like a fan than an ambitious adversary as his side prepared to take on Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Ajax coach Heitinga purrs over Chelsea’s depth and ability

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Highlights from the match between Eintacht Frankfurt and Ajax Amasterdam which took place at Waldstadium.

Eintacht Frankfurt v Ajax | Match Highlights | UEFA Europa League

Highlights from the match between Ajax Amsterdam and Eintracht Frankfurt which took place at Johan Cruyff Arena

Ajax v Eintracht | Match Highlights | UEFA Europa League

Highlights from the match between Ajax Amsterdam and Union SG which took place at Johan Cruyff Arena.

Ajax v Union SG | Match Highlights | UEFA Europa League

Highlights from the match between Union SG and Ajax Amsterdam which took place at King Baudouin Stadium.

Union SG v Ajax | Match Highlights | UEFA Europa League

Highlights from the match between Ajax Amsterdam and Galatasaray which took place at the Johan Cruyff Arena

Ajax Amsterdam v Galatasaray | Match Highlights | UEFA Europa League

Highlights from the match between FK RFS and Ajax Amsterdam

FK RFS v Ajax | Match Highlights |UEFA Europa League

Highlights from the match between Ajax and Lazio which took place at Johan Cruijff Arena

Ajax v Lazio | Match Highlights | UEFA Europa League

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