Overview

• Marcus Thuram scored twice with headers from Hakan Calhanoglu corners in the 42nd and 47th minutes.
• Francesco Pio Esposito, 20, started on his Champions League debut as Lautaro Martinez was held out with a back issue.
• Yann Sommer preserved a clean sheet, making a key one‑on‑one save against Mika Godts shortly before the breakthrough.
• The victory delivers three early points in the competition’s league phase, with Slavia Prague visiting San Siro on September 30.
• Chivu lauded his team’s maturity and organization, noting they limited Ajax’s threats and validated selection calls such as retaining Sommer in goal.