Playing at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax took an early lead through Mohammed Kudus. However, Napoli responded with a ruthless attacking display. Giacomo Raspadori scored twice, while Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Piotr Zielinski, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Giovanni Simeone all found the net in a 6-1 victory . This remains Ajax's heaviest defeat in European competition.
A week later, Napoli confirmed their dominance with a 4-2 win in Naples. Goals from Hirving Lozano, Raspadori, Kvaratskhelia, and Victor Osimhen secured Napoli’s spot in the knockout stages with two games to spare. Historical Background Napoli - Ajax
Ajax, led by Rinus Michels, overwhelmed Napoli 4-0 after extra time in Amsterdam to advance. All-Time Head-to-Head Record Competition Oct 12, 2022 Champions League Napoli 4 - 2 Ajax Oct 4, 2022 Champions League Ajax 1 - 6 Napoli Jan 21, 1970 Ajax 4 - 0 Napoli (AET) Dec 10, 1969 Napoli 1 - 0 Ajax Ajax 1-6 Napoli (Oct 4, 2022) Final Score - ESPN Playing at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax took