Where to watch Ajax vs Galatasaray live in the UEFA Champions League

Ajax faces Galatasaray in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League league stage this Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 5pm (Brasília time), at the Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Dutch team are looking for their first victory in the competition to avoid early elimination, while the Turks aim to consolidate their lead in the group.

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The match marks the reunion of the teams after balanced clashes in previous editions of the Europa League.

Ajax coach Francesco Farioli is betting on an offensive formation to put pressure on the opponent from the start.

Probable formations and absences

Recent lineups confirm adjustments to both squads. Ajax, after a 2-2 draw against Heerenveen last weekend in the Eredivisie, should maintain their base with Pasveer in goal.

• Defenders: Rensch, Hato, Baas and Taylor.
• Midfield: Taylor, Henderson and Bergman.
• Attack: Bergwijn, Brobbey and Forbs.

Galatasaray, who drew 0-0 with Trabzonspor in the Turkish Championship, prioritizes defensive solidity with Çakır in goal.

Coach Okan Buruk may spare some starters, but counts on Osimhen as a reference in attack.

History of clashes between teams

The teams faced each other five times in European competitions, with balanced results.

Ajax won a match 2-1 in the 2024/25 Europa League in Amsterdam.

Galatasaray prevailed in two games, including a 3-2 win in Istanbul in the same season.

Two draws complete the record, both with scores of 1 to 1, showing duels decided in detail.

The recent rivalry boosts expectations of an open game.

Latest Ajax Results

Ajax’s recent form reflects instability in the season.

• 2-2 draw against Heerenveen (Eredivisie, 11/1/2025).
• 0-1 defeat to Liverpool (Champions League, 22/10/2025).
• 3-1 victory over Utrecht (Eredivisie, 18/10/2025).
• 1-1 draw with PSV (Eredivisie, 11/10/2025).
• 1-2 defeat to Bayern (Champions League, 10/1/2025).

The team has just one win in the last five games, putting pressure on Farioli for tactical changes.

Galatasaray recent performance

Galatasaray maintains undefeated streak away from home in Europe.

The Turks have not lost in four away matches in the Champions League.

• 0-0 draw with Trabzonspor (Turkish Championship, 2/11/2025).
• 2-0 victory over Sporting (Champions League, 23/10/2025).
• 3-1 victory against Fenerbahçe (Turkish Championship, 19/10/2025).
• 1-1 draw with Real Madrid (Champions League, 12/10/2025).
• 4-0 victory over Kasımpaşa (Turkish Championship, 5/10/2025).

Buruk highlights defensive consistency as the key to success.

Arbitration and weather conditions

Benoît Bastien, from France, referees the duel with assistants Hicham Zakrani and Aurélien Berthomieu.

The fourth referee is Thomas Leonard, all French with experience in high-level games.

The forecast for Amsterdam indicates cloudy weather at 12°C and the possibility of light rain during the match, with no significant impact on the Johan Cruyff Arena pitch.

Where to watch live and tickets

The broadcast takes place on HBO Max in streaming for Brazil, with local narration and comments.

Fans can access the platform from 4:30 pm to warm up.

Tickets for the stadium sold out quickly, with around 55,000 fans expected at Ajax’s home.

Official platforms sell remaining tickets for future games in the competition.

Predictions point to a 2-1 Turkish victory, considering Galatasaray’s superior form.

Curiosities include top scorer Osimhen, with five goals in the Champions League, and Brobbey’s record against the Turks.