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Ajax have dropped points at home for the second match in a row. Before the international break, they drew 2-2 with Excelsior. On Saturday evening, Míchel Sánchez's side were held to a 1-1 draw by NEC.

Míchel Sánchez looked ahead on Friday afternoon to the resumption of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. Ajax will host NEC on Saturday evening at 9:00 PM and is expecting an intense encounter.

Legends of AFC Ajax and FC Barcelona will face each other at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday 15 November 2026. On this day, Johan Cruijff made its debut for AFC Ajax in 1964. The Legacy Match is a tribute to Johan Cruijff, who passed away on 24 March 2016. All proceeds go to the Johan Cruyff Foundation.

Julian Brandt has won September’s Goal of the Month. The German magician finished first and second in the voting with his two goals. In the end, the fans found his strike against Fortuna Sittard just a little more impressive than his goal against Willem II. Goal of the Month is powered by Curaçao.

The international break has come to an end and Ajax's international players have returned to Amsterdam. On Wednesday, the squad continued preparations for the resumption of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie with Saturday's home match against NEC in sight. The fixture at the Johan Cruyff ArenA kicks off at 21:00 on Saturday evening.

Kasper Dolberg successfully underwent surgery on his right knee in Copenhagen on Tuesday. The striker sustained the injury during a training session with the Danish national team during the international break.





Kasper Dolberg celebrates his 29th birthday this Tuesday. The ice-cold finisher made his official debut for Ajax in July 2016 in the UEFA Champions League qualifying round against PAOK Thessaloniki. Across two spells in Amsterdam, the Dane scored (and continues to score) many phenomenal goals. In honour of his birthday, we have compiled ten fine strikes by the Ajax player.

