Ajax operated very strongly as a collective against PSV, but one of the standout performers was undoubtedly Lucas Rosa. The Brazilian played with flair in the right-back position, replacing the suspended Anton Gaaei. "I love these matches. The pressure, the atmosphere," said Rosa. "I was ready to show myself."
"Seven more matches, seven more finals." Francesco Farioli's words upon returning to Amsterdam on Sunday left no room for doubt. Ajax secured a 0-2 victory against PSV, a result that naturally delighted many Ajax players. After a day off, the squad resumed training in good spirits on Tuesday, with Wout Weghorst present. The focus now shifts to Sunday, when NAC travels to the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The next final.
From the arrival of the Ajax players in the PSV dressing room to thanking the more than two thousand traveling fans and the embraces in the tunnels after the match. This is PSV - Ajax in fifteen glorious minutes.
Davy Klaassen was of great value in the big match against PSV. The midfielder opened the scoring in Eindhoven in a match that was ultimately won 0-2. With that, the lead was extended to nine points. "The further you get into the season, the more important the matches become," Klaassen said. "And this one was very important."
Kenneth Taylor was full of praise for the team’s performance in Eindhoven. Ajax won 0-2 against PSV and is now nine points ahead in the Eredivisie. However, the midfielder remains humble. "We have to keep fighting in every match, there are still 21 points to play for."
Ahead of the showdown with PSV, host Siem de Jong welcomes Davy Klaassen, Remko Pasveer, and Urby Emanuelson. The four look back on memorable moments from past encounters with PSV and look ahead to the upcoming clash this Sunday.
Francesco Farioli often gives interviews, but this time he faced a special challenge: the questions came from Ajax fans. What’s his favourite snack? Who is his favourite artist? And if he had to choose between Tuscany and Amsterdam, which would he prefer? The Italian coach also reveals which Ajax players he finds the funniest.
During the international break, we sit down with Francesco Farioli in the corner of the Johan Cruijff ArenA for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the third block, which saw plenty of action, and the period ahead. "The match in Amsterdam was chaos, so I expect a similar game."
Ajax’s youth academy has long been known as one of the best in the world. In the documentary ‘Scouting for the Future’ we get a unique look into the workings of Ajax’s youth scouting system. Kelvin de Lang (Head of Scouting & Recruitment) and Casimir Westerveld (Head of Development), among others, share their vision and approach.
125 days ago, the countdown to our anniversary began. Today, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the countdown has ended - Ajax has turned 125 years old. A milestone that is magnificently brought to life through an anniversary film. This is Ajax, thanks to you.
Ajax played the league match against AZ on Sunday, March 16, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but that didn't take away from the special atmosphere of the day. The game was fully dedicated to celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Amsterdam club. We’ve summarized all the highlights of this memorable day in fifteen minutes for you.
Ajax has launched a unique anniversary kit in honour of its 125th anniversary. During the photoshoot for the anniversary kit and the special collection, Hein asked the Ajax players for their opinion. They were all very enthusiastic about the kit. "I will definitely keep and frame this shirt."