UEFA Champions League
Ajax 0 - 2 Benfica FT
Ajax have lost all five of their games so far in this season's Champions League [AFP via Getty Images]Ajax's Champions League misery continued as they were beaten by fellow strugglers Benfica to leave them bottom of the standings.
The Dutch side have been in torrid form in Europe, with this their fifth straight loss in this season's competition, following three straight in the Europa League last term.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter six defeats on the trot themselves, Benfica claimed a much-needed first Champions League win under Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese side took a sixth-minute lead courtesy of Samuel Dahl's unstoppable drive.
Ajax did have chances to level, but goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin kept out efforts from Davy Klaassen and Rayane Bounida.
Oscar Gloukh also had a powerful effort kept out by Trubin at his near post as the Dutch side continued to push for a goal.
But Benfica got a second in stoppage time to wrap up the success, with Leandro Barreiro racing clear to power home a fierce finish.
While they revived their hopes of reaching the knockout stage, Ajax face an early exit with no points and having scored just one goal.
