Soccer-Ajax play down role as favourites for Benfica clash


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 23 Feb 2022

Soccer Football - Champions League - Ajax Amsterdam Training - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 22, 2022 General view during training REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

LISBON (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam coach Erik ten Hag said his team would not under-estimate opponents Benfica in Wednesday’s Champions League tie, even after getting through the group phase with full points.

Ajax play the Portuguese club in Lisbon in the first leg of their last-16 tie and while many see the Dutch side as favourites, their coach begged to differ.

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