Wed Sep 17 19:00:00 UTC 2025: **Champions League Wednesday: Ajax Faces Inter, Liverpool Shines Early**

**AMSTERDAM -** Wednesday’s Champions League action saw mixed results and exciting moments, with Ajax facing a tough challenge against Inter Milan. The Amsterdam team, without the injured Steven Berghuis, started with Jaros in goal, supported by defenders Gaaei, Itakura, Baas and Wijndal, with Edvardsen stepping in for Berghuis in midfield.

The match in the Johan Cruijff Arena started cautiously, with Gaaei firing an early shot over the bar. Ajax fans displayed a banner commemorating their 1972 victory over Inter. Inter’s squad included Dutch players Stefan de Vrij and Denzel Dumfries in the starting lineup.

Meanwhile, Liverpool, featuring several Dutch players including Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo, came out strong against Atlético Madrid. They quickly took the lead with a deflected free kick from Salah. Salah and Gravenberch made it 2-0 soon after.

In other early matches, Slavia Prague defeated Bodø/Glimt 2-1, with the Norwegian side scoring a late consolation goal after trailing 2-0. Olympiakos and Pafos FC, featuring Derrick Luckassen and veteran David Luiz, ended in a goalless draw, with Pafos battling to a draw despite a red card.

PSG also secured an early lead against Atalanta, with Marquinhos finding the net.

The evening’s schedule included highly anticipated matches like Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea. The day began with news of Frenkie de Jong’s return to the Barcelona squad for their match against Newcastle United.

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