Ajax and Benfica Clash on UEFA Champions League Matchday 5

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Ajax faces Benfica on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 12:45 p.m. EST for Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League. The match will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where both teams are desperate for their first points of the tournament.

Ajax currently sits at the bottom of their group, having scored just one goal and conceded 14 in four losses. Their previous outing ended in a 3-0 defeat to Galatasaray, leaving them in dire need of a win to stay competitive.

Benfica shares a similar fate, also without any points. They have allowed eight goals and scored only two, most recently losing 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen. The stakes are high, as both clubs search for a spark to revive their Champions League campaigns.

Fans can watch the match for free using streaming platforms that offer trials, such as FuboTV or Paramount+. The match will be broadcast on various networks including CBS Sports Network.

Kickoff is set for 5:45 p.m. GMT. Supporters looking for international access have options like VPNs to bypass geo-restrictions and watch from anywhere.

This match could be a turning point for either squad as they attempt to rewrite their early-season struggles. As they face off in Amsterdam, the question remains: who will finally break through?