In a hard-fought UEFA Champions League match, PAE Olympiakos SFP edged past AFC Ajax 2-1 at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The Greek side took the lead through a 24th-minute header from Pitemakis. Despite a late effort from Ajax's Hallenbeke, Olympiakos doubled their advantage through a 71st-minute penalty from Muriqi, securing a crucial victory that propelled them atop the group standings.