Ajax climbed to the top of their Champions League group with a dramatic later winner against Benfica.

Andre Onana: 8

Onana didn’t have too much work to do against Benfica but executed two fantastic saves when called upon.

A crucial save from a one-on-one with Haris Seferovic just before the end was spectacular and gave Ajax the impetus to go on and win.

Noussair Mazraoui: 7.5

The Moroccan’s late deflected strike sent the Johan Cruijff Arena into pandemonium as Erik ten Hag’s side climbed to the top of Group E.

Mazraoui was quiet throughout the game but he showed up with his late strike when it mattered most.

Matthijs de Ligt: 9

The game was even throughout but Matthijs de Ligt’s exceptional defending reduced Benfica to way more shots from distance and made their chances much harder to come by.

The 19-year-old won five aerial duels and tackles throughout the game as well as having an 85% passing accuracy in a true captains performance.

Daley Blind: 7

Blind dominated the left side of the defence and covered well for Nico Tagliafico whilst the left pushed forward.

Despite not being as exciting as de Ligt in defence, Blind does a vital bit of defending for Ajax and also had more touches than anyone else in the game.

Nico Tagliafico: 7.5

The Argentinian was just inches away from giving Ajax the lead in the first half, but his effort was spectacularly cleared off the line.

Tagliafico took up his usual offensive role down the left to support Dusan Tadic, but also won six tackles throughout the game before quickly putting his side back on the front foot.

Donny van de Beek: 6.5

Van de Beek had a difficult game against Benfica, consistently trying to do good things but not always executing them.

The midfielders three attempted dribbles were unsuccessful and wasted an excellent scoring opportunity

Lasse Schone: 7

Ever since Lasse Schone broke into the Ajax midfield this season he has been a vital fixture of it throughout.

Adding a level head in the middle who looks to move the ball quickly and looks to start attacks has been a big turning point for the Amsterdam side.

Frenkie de Jong: 8.5

De Jong showed once again why he is one the hottest prospects in Europe today, putting himself all about the field and playing cutting passes to open up space throughout.

Some worry that the hype is too much, but de Jong continues to deliver on the biggest stage and prove the doubters wrong.

Hakim Ziyech: 7.5

Ziyech’s performance was a good one but he was often too greedy, looking to shoot or dribble when he should have played a place.

The Moroccan did complete five dribbles and constantly looked to find the breakthrough for his side but often gave away possession too easily.

Kasper Dolberg: 7

Dolberg looked like a threat throughout the game, using his pace to blitz past the high line of Benfica.

However, the Dane had a golden opportunity to put Ajax ahead but put his shot straight at the goalkeeper in a one-on-one.

Dusan Tadic: 6.5

Tadic had a quiet game, completing just one of his four attempted dribbles, but did track back and help with the defensive responsibilities.

David Neres: n/a

Neres came on at the 89th minute so didn’t play long enough to get a fair rating, but did help to create the Ajax goal.

Neres fantastic ball across the box was somehow cleared but only into the path of Mazraoui who fired in the winner.