Overview

• Brighton claimed its first-ever win in a European competition with a decisive 2-0 victory over historic football giants Ajax in a Europa League Group B match.
• Goals scored by Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati led Brighton toward its victory, which marks a significant point in the club's history given Ajax's deep-rooted standing in European football.
• This victory against Ajax comes, undercutting a rough streak for Brighton recorded one win out of the last seven games before this match.
• Notwithstanding former glory, Ajax is reportedly facing one of its lowest points in history, reflected by six defeats in the last nine games and a previous lack of wins since August end.
• Brighton's victory also marked the team's first clean sheet of the season, while Ajax fell to a one-dimensional defensive performance, marking a drastic change in the club's form.
• Despite the notably historic victory, Brighton's coach, Roberto De Zerbi, stayed focused on the upcoming Premier League match against Fulham, reflecting on the need to maintain this newfound winning momentum.