Halfway through it seemed to be a carefree afternoon, but in the end Ajax still ran into problems against RKC. Due to a late goal by Dusan Tadic, the Ajax players were still able to secure their nineteenth league win of the season (3-2) and they remain the leaders in the Eredivisie.
Ajax came away from a difficult match against RKC Waalwijk on Sunday with three points. The Amsterdam side won 3-2 at home. After two goals from Sébastien Haller, RKC equalized in the second half. Dusan Tadic scored the winning goal in the last minute of regular time.
Ajax reached the final of the Dutch Cup after a 0-2 victory against AZ. Thanks to goals from Steven Berghuis and Davy Klaassen, Ajax qualified for the 27th cup final in the club's history.
Erik ten Hag was satisfied with the teamwork his side displayed. Ajax controlled the game against AZ and won 0-2. In doing so, Ajax qualified for the final of the KNVB Cup. "The players were working together, both on the ball and in the pressing."