Tottenham (3-3-2-2)
Hugo Lloris
Outfoxed on the goal. Saved smartly from van de Beek on 25 minutes. Otherwise quiet. 6/10
Toby Alderweireld
Had work cut out, particularly in first-half. Few loose moments, including missed headed chance. 6
Davidson Sánchez
Nervous start. Did not look happy on ball. Fortunate to get away with a couple of mistakes. 4
Jan Vertonghen
Appeared to convulse after coming off, following head clash, which was horrible to see. Warrior spirit. 6
Kieran Trippier
A threat with his free-kick deliveries in first-half but crosses in open play too often poor. 5
Victor Wanyama
First movement in possession was often backwards, uncomfortable when Ajax pressed him. Unreliable. 4
Danny Rose
Caught out on de Beek’s goal, another to feel frustrated when Ajax hustled. Fought to keep temper in check. 5
Christian Eriksen
One of his quietest games in memory. Simply could not get anything going. 4
Dele Alli
Stifled in first-half, he showed up after the interval to nearly make something happen. 5
Fernando Llorente
Missed first-half header. Enjoyed some nice moments in build-up play. Second best against de Ligt. 5
Lucas Moura
Looked a decent bet to stretch Ajax with his pace and dancing feet. Where was the end product? 5
Substitutes
Moussa Sissoko
Changed the game. Gave Spurs a different way to press. Powerful surges. 8
Ben Davies 6
Juan Foyth 6
Ajax (4-2-3-1)
André Onana
Solid performance, though fortunate some time-wasting went unpunished. 7/10
Joël Veltman
Steadying defensive presence, did not give Rose any change. One error led to yellow card foul. 8
Matthijs de Ligt
Built like a tank, relished the physical battle with Llorente. Radiated assurance. Towering performance. 9
Daley Blind
Did not like it when isolated in the air against Llorente. Tidy on the ball. Calming presence. 7
Nicolás Tagliafico
Mistimed one tackle on Eriksen to be booked but did not miss many others. 7
Lasse Schöne
Made a few loose passes early on but soon found his rhythm and range. Made way for energy of Mazraoui. 7
Frenkie de Jong
Total command of the space around him. Never lost possession. Always made the right choices. 8
Hakim Ziyech
The touch and fizzed pass for the goal was lovely. Oozed class on ball. 8
Donny van de Beek
Untouchable for first 30 minutes, when he dummied, shimmied and scored. Complete performance at just 22. 9
David Neres
Threatened with his pace. Movement inside off flank intelligent. Should have scored rather than hit post. 7
Dusan Tadic
The most unconventional of No9s, he roamed wide and deep to link up the play. Team player. 7
Substitutes
Noussair Mazraoui 7
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 6