Ajax and Inter are set to clash in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 for the League Phase on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Between the 2022-23 and 2024-25 seasons, Inter recorded 20 clean sheets in the Champions League, which is five more than any other team. However, the Nerazzurri conceded 13 goals in their last four matches last season, allowing at least two goals per game.

Stats before the game

Ajax has yet to secure a victory in their four Champions League encounters with Inter (D1 L3); the Dutch team has faced Inter more times in the competition than any other team without a win. Inter remains unbeaten in all 12 Champions League matches (W9 D3) against Dutch clubs; among the nations they have never lost to, the Nerazzurri have played the most matches. After winning their first three Champions League games against Italian teams without allowing a goal, Ajax has only managed to win three of their subsequent 25 matches (D9 L13), achieving just three clean sheets. Johnny Heitinga is set to become the fifth individual to have both played for and coached Ajax in the European Cup/Champions League, joining the ranks of Johan Cruijff, Ronald Koeman, Frank de Boer, and Danny Blind. All 12 of the former defender's appearances for Ajax in this competition were under Koeman or Blind.

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👉 Ajax 0 - 1 Inter ⚫️🔵

Inter gained the advantage in the 42nd minute. Marcus Thuram netted a header from just a few feet away into the bottom right corner. The goal was set up by Hakan Çalhanoglu, who delivered a cross after a corner given away by Owen Wijndal.  

👉 Ajax 0 - 2 Inter ⚫️🔵

Inter extends their lead in the 47th minute. Once more, it's Marcus Thuram who finds the net with a header directed to the bottom left corner. Hakan Çalhanoglu provides the assist with a cross after a corner given away by Ko Itakura. The French striker scores again with a header, increasing the Nerazzurri's advantage after the corner. Photo via x.com/inter_en  

Player Statistics

Lautaro Martínez achieved a remarkable 39% scoring rate on his shots during last season's Champions League, netting nine goals from 23 attempts. This made him the player with the highest conversion rate among those who took at least 15 shots in the 2024-25 tournament. Kenneth Taylor not only led Ajax as their top scorer with 15 goals but also provided the most assists, totaling 8, across all competitions in the 2024-25 season. Since his debut in a major European competition in 2022-23, he has become the club's leading scorer in Europe with 8 goals. Manuel Akanji showcased his skills by completing 90% of his passes under high-pressure situations in last season's Champions League, achieving 226 successful passes out of 251 attempts. This is the highest completion rate for any defender who made at least 200 passes in such conditions. 2025 - 2026 UEFA Champions League League Phase, Matchday 1 Ajax - Inter Wednesday 17 September 2025 Johan Cruijff ArenA Amsterdam, Netherlands 21:00 Referee: Michael Oliver ENG Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt ENG Assistant Referee 2: James Mainwaring ENG Fourth Official: Samuel Barrott ENG Video Assistant Referee: Jarred Gillett AUS/ENG Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Michael Salisbury ENG UEFA Referee Observer: Karen Nalbandyan ARM UEFA Delegate: Claude Runavot FRA ⚽️ Goals: 🟨 Yellow Cards: ✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino: Lineup AJAX (4-3-3) Jaros; Gaaei, Itakura, Baas, Wijndal; Klaassen, Taylor, Regeer; Edvardsen, Weghorst, Godts. Subs:  Rosa, Moro, Dolberg, Gloukh, Heerkens, McConnell, Pasveer, Mokio, Fitz-Jim, Sutalo, Alders, Bounida. Coach:. Heitinga ⚫️🔵  Lineup INTER (3-5-2) Sommer; Akanji, de Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito. Subs: Zielinski, Sucic, Lautaro Martinez, Luis Henrique, Di Gennaro, Josep Martinez, Bonny, Acerbi, Frattesi, Diouf, Carlos Augusto, Bisseck. Coach: Christian  Chivu.

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