Ajax have begun their Champions League journey in simply spectacular style. The Amsterdam side had no mercy against the Portuguese champions, running riot with a 1-5 win.
Sébastien Haller was the real star of the night, becoming the first player from a Dutch side to score four goals in his Champions League debut.
Sporting CP - Ajax 1-5 (1-3)
2. Haller 0-1
9. Haller 0-2
33. Paulinho 1-2
39. Berghuis 1-3
51. Haller 1-4
63. Haller 1-5
Ajax: Pasveer, Mazraoui (71. Rensch), Timber, Martínez, Blind (81. Schuurs), Álvarez, Berghuis (53. Taylor), Gravenberch, Antony (Neres), Haller, Tadic.
Sébastien Haller scored four goals in his first ever Champions League game. The striker is blown away by an unforgettable night in Lisbon.
In Portugal, Erik ten Hag joined Dusan Tadic for the press conference in the run-up to Sporting CP versus Ajax. Ten Hag believes we are in for an interesting match on Wednesday night in the first clash of the UEFA Champions League group stage, “with two teams looking to attack.”
On Wednesday evening in Portugal, a new Champions League adventure awaits. Time to create new memories. Watch and see how the dreams of young lads can become reality.