The draw in Nyon on Friday afternoon determined that Ajax will face Slavia Prague, SS Lazio, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Qarabağ FK, Beşiktaş, and FC RFS in the 'League Phase' of the UEFA Europa League. Head coach Francesco Farioli is looking forward to the European fixtures. "It was a good moment to know what our next challenges will be before the holiday break."
Ajax knows who the eight opponents are in the UEFA Europa League 'League Phase'. The team from Amsterdam will face Slavia Praha, SS Lazio, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Qarabağ FK, Beşiktaş and FC RFS as determined by Friday's draw.
Ajax also managed to with the return against Jagiellonia Białystok on Thursday evening. After the 1-3 in Poland, the final score in the Johan Cruijff ArenA was 3-0 thanks to goals by Kian Fitz-Jim, Brian Brobbey, and Kenneth Taylor. This means the Ajacieden have secured a spot in the league phase of the tournament.
Ajax have secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League after two victories in the two-legged tie against Jagiellonia Białystok. Last week, the Amsterdam-based team won 4-1 in Poland; today, they won 3-0 at home in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Kian Fitz-Jim, Kenneth Taylor, and Brian Brobbey scored the goals on behalf of Ajax.