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Ajax got a draw versus Benfica by 2-2 yesterday and they could have defeated Benfica too in fact. But I still don't think that this will cause a serious trouble for them in the second leg. I have zero expectation like Ajax would have a hard time destroying Benfica home. Benfica did a good job in Portugal and resisted them. But they can't do the same thing by the same effort to Ajax again. Ajax would demolish Benfica like they did to Sporting in the group stage of the tournament.

They took the lead quite convincingly early in the first half which made them relax a bit but this had a pretty bad impact because gradually Benfica found their rhythm in the game which made them play better from the first half. And as a result, they scored 2 goals in return.
This is clearly a loss for Ajax even though they are playing at home but still it is very bad when they can actually maintain the advantage

I didn't expect Ajax Amsterdam to destroy Benfica to be honest. They might have been the better team, but for teams like Ajax it often turns out to not be that easy to play against Benfica in Portugal in a home game. I know Bayern Munich tore them apart a while ago, but Ajax isn't Bayern Munich. However, I don't really see a big chance for Benfica to a actually beat Ajax in the second leg. They are in top shape in their home stadium and Benfica would need a good portion of luck to eventually win that game.

But on the other hand Ajax are also quite tough in my opinion and I will still be pretty sure Ajax will qualify now.
Leg 2 now Benfica will play to the Amsterdam Arena and of course the intimidation from the Stadium and Ajax supporters they must be able to control if they really want to win in the match in Leg 2. it is impossible that they will lock up Benfica again in this 2nd leg

We all know that the match was In Lisbon (Estádio da Luz stadium) and I think Ajax's performance was better, therefore I think leg2 will be in Ajax's favour.