Champions League Last 16 Preview: Ajax v Real Madrid
Posted by admin on February 12th, 2019 06:35 PM | 2 Comments
Ajax host Real Madrid in the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Kick-off is 8pm.
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Ajax have had an excellent campaign in Europe so far, coming through their group containing ...
Frenkie de Jong fit for Real Madrid clash
Posted by admin on February 12th, 2019 05:53 PM | No Comment
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Frenkie de Jong is fit to face Real Madrid on Wednesday.
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The midfielder came off during the defeat to Heracles Almelo on Saturday with a groin issue.
However, in his ...
Blind believes Ajax can hurt Real Madrid
Posted by admin on February 11th, 2019 09:43 PM | No Comment
Despite a difficult few weeks, Ajax defender Daley Blind believes his side can make life difficult for Real Madrid in the Champion League.
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Apart from a 6-0 victory over VVV Venlo, Ajax have had a torrid time ...
No Champions League for Janssen but Hoever in Liverpool squad
Posted by admin on February 5th, 2019 04:24 PM | No Comment
Vincent Janssen has been left out of Tottenham Hotspur's updated Champions League squad but there is better news for both Philippe Sandler and Ki-Jana Hoever.
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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed last week that Janssen would be back ...
Ajax add three new faces to Champions League squad
Posted by admin on February 5th, 2019 03:10 PM | No Comment
Ajax have registered three new players in their Champions League squad ahead of their last 16 clash with Real Madrid.
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Ajax play the first leg of their clash with Real Madrid in Amsterdam next Wednesday and will ...
Why should Dutch football fans be excited for 2019?
Posted by Michael Statham on December 26th, 2018 11:44 AM | No Comment
2018 has brought many exhilarating football moments to fans of the Eredivisie and the Dutch national team. For example, we can look fondly back upon Ronald Koeman's rejuvenation of the Netherlands and another fascinating Eredivisie title race yielding several new ...
Podcast #44 ● Reviewing a fantastic year for Dutch football
Posted by Michael Statham on December 23rd, 2018 09:41 PM | No Comment
Welcome to podcast #44 from Football-Oranje - talking all about Dutch football. Michael Statham is joined by Michael Bell and Charlie Pritchard to discuss a promising year for Dutch football, review the latest Eredivisie action and look ahead to 2019, including Ajax's Champions League tie with Real Madridand Frank de Boer's appointment in the USA.
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Ajax strike late to seal draw in thriller against Bayern Munich
Posted by admin on December 12th, 2018 10:09 PM | No Comment
Ajax netted in the 95th minute to seal a 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich in a thrilling game at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Ajax head into the Champions League knockout rounds in second place.
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With both sides already ...
Podcast #43 ● Euro 2020 draw reaction, Eredivisie & Women’s World Cup 2019
Posted by Michael Statham on December 9th, 2018 07:31 PM | No Comment
Welcome to podcast #43 from Football-Oranje - talking all about Dutch football. Michael Statham is joined by Michael Bell and James Rowe to react to the Euro 2020 draw for the Netherlands, discuss Frenkie de Jong's rumoured transfer to PSG, ...
PSV out of Europe after defeat to Barcelona
Posted by admin on November 28th, 2018 09:58 PM | 1 Comment
PSV Eindhoven are officially out of Europe after a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Philips Stadion.
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PSV knew only a win would do if they were to keep hope of a Europa League spot alive and ...
Ajax seal Champions League progression with win over AEK
Posted by admin on November 27th, 2018 07:55 PM | 1 Comment
Ajax are into the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time since 2006 after a 2-0 victory over AEK Athens in Greece.
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Ajax headed to Greece knowing that a victory would seal their place ...
Ajax set for Champions League knockout rounds after draw at Benfica
Posted by admin on November 7th, 2018 10:05 PM | No Comment
Ajax are on the brink of reaching the Champions League knockout rounds after they earned a 1-1 draw at Benfica.
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Ajax headed to Lisbon knowing a victory would seal their place in the knockout stages with two ...