"One of the best days of my life." That's how Calvin Bassey called his UEFA Champions League debut last Wednesday against his old employer Rangers FC. "When I closed my eyes for the start, it was like looking at myself as a child."
Ajax started a new European season with a great result on Wednesday evening. Rangers FC were given no breathing space in Amsterdam and were eventually beaten 4-0. At half-time it was 3-0 through goals from Edson Álvarez, Steven Berghuis and Mohammed Kudus. In the second half, Steven Bergwijn made his presence felt once more.
Ajax put in a great performance Wednesday evening, crushing Rangers FC 4-0. Mohammed Kudus (and his trainer Alfred Schreuder) look back with some satisfaction at the Champions League fixture against the Scots.
Ajax completed their final training session Friday afternoon, in readiness for the home match against sc Heerenveen. The Ajax team will play the current number six in the Eredivisie this Saturday evening, kick-off at 6.45 pm.