Ajax 5-3 Sion: Arokodare hat-trick in wild UCL playoff thriller (full match highlights)

Ajax survived a rollercoaster European night at the Johan Cruyff Arena on August 27, 2026, defeating Sion 5-3 to secure their place in the Champions League group stage with a 9-5 aggregate victory. The match started at breakneck pace: Juri Baas opened the scoring inside the first minute after a pass from Steven Berghuis, but Sion responded in stunning fashion. Winsley Boteli struck twice in the 19th and 36th minutes to give the Swiss side a shock lead. Ajax hit back immediately through Davy Klaassen in the 39th minute after a pass from Lucas Rosa, leveling the scores. Then, in first-half stoppage time, Toluwalase Arokodare put the hosts ahead after a pass from Abdellah Ouazan. The second half was all Ajax: Arokodare scored his second in the 51st minute, and Oliver Edvardsen added a fifth in the 55th minute after a pass from Caio Henrique. Boteli completed his hat-trick deep into stoppage time, but it was merely a consolation. Yellow cards were shown to Noé Sow in the 50th minute and Numa Lavanchy in the 88th. Ajax dominated with 61% possession, 21 shots to Sion's 10, and 84% pass accuracy against 70%. The Dutch giants advanced to the group stage, while Sion can leave with their heads held high after a spirited performance.