Tonight, Ajax returns to the Champions League with his classic face. A face shaped by a glorious past, and a symbol of who we are and what we believe in. A belief forged through blood, sweat and tears, through creativity and the talent of fearless youngsters. Always with an eye on the future because our work is never done. Ajax is forever.
In honour of the five-hundredth European match against Inter, this special edition looks back on Ajax’s rich European history. From the legendary trilogy of the 1970s to the Champions League triumph in Vienna and the gala performance at the Bernabéu. European magic at a glance.
The UEFA Champions League kicks off on Wednesday evening for Ajax with a home match against Inter. John Heitinga and Davy Klaassen looked ahead to the first clash in the League Phase during Tuesday afternoon's press conference.
It is a beautiful and special week in Amsterdam. This coming Wednesday, Ajax will play the five hundredth European match in the club’s history. Earlier in the day, Ajax’s highest youth teams and Inter will also face each other. After three years, the UEFA Youth League is back in Amsterdam, a tournament that Ajax regards as a wonderful development opportunity and in which the biggest talents from the academy will be called upon.