Ajax train in Johan Cruijff ArenA ahead of European return leg

Head coach Míchel Sánchez explained why he was keen for the team to train at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. "Because it is something special. When we are in an environment like this, in our own stadium, it simply feels right. We also have new players who need to become familiar with the surroundings where they will be playing their matches."

Thursday’s match kicks off at 20:00. The objective is clear: secure a place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. During the training session, Sánchez occasionally paused play to fine-tune the squad’s final tactical preparations ahead of the European fixture.