The Queen’s Gambit: Benfica and Ajax clash in the party of chess packed with history, pride and glory

Eusebio vs Johan Cruyff.Rui Costa vs Dennis Bergkamp.Joao Felix vs Frenkie De Jong.Darwin Nunez vs Sebastian Haller.Two-time European champion vs Four-time European champion.Mesmerizing talents in the youth setups vs All the same.And we could go on like that for hours, as both Benfica and Ajax are such giants in terms of European football. Tonight the two sides will clash in the Champions League 1/8 finals first-leg tie at La Luz stadium.##EDITORS_CHOICE##The Dutch team is probably a slight favourite despite some off-the-pitch developments in the club, but the tie will likely be decided in the return leg’s final minutes.But what makes this head-to-head comparison even more intriguing is probably that jointly-produced promo going viral on Wednesday morning.Obviously, the Portuguese and the Dutch greats agree that tonight’s fixture will be a real chess game of the colossus. Instead of our talk, you’d better watch this lovely piece of art and tune in for the kick-off scheduled for 23.00 in the capital of Portugal.First time I’ve seen this type of joint promo video as Ajax and Benfica join forces for this excellent promotional vid. ahead of their #UCL Round of 16 tie.pic.twitter.com/ZQjkMKVyMo— Paul Reidy (@paulreidy67) February 23, 2022 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE1/8 finalsTuesdayChelsea – Lille 2-0 (1-0)/Havertz 8 – Pulisic 63/Villareal – Juventus 1-1 (0-1)/Parejo 66 – Vlahovic 1/Wednesday23:00: (4.20) Benfica (3.70) Ajax (1.92)23:00: (2.65) Atl.Madrid (3.05) Man.Utd. (3.05)***odds are subject to change

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