Ajax to face Atalanta and Midtjylland in Conference League
After defeating FC Sion 5-3, Ajax has qualified for the Conference League and will face opponents including Atalanta, Midtjylland, and Getafe. The club's schedule begins on October 15 with an away match against Hajduk Split, with the group phase concluding on December 17.
Ajax has officially qualified for the Conference League following a 5-3 victory over FC Sion. The Amsterdam-based club is now preparing for a series of group stage matches, starting with an away game against Hajduk Split on October 15. The team will subsequently face Atalanta at home on October 22, followed by an away match against FC Midtjylland on November 5 and a home encounter with FC Thun on November 26. Their final two group stage fixtures include an away trip to STVV on December 10 and a home match against Getafe on December 17.
The tournament structure dictates that the top eight clubs will advance directly to the round of sixteen, while those finishing between ninth and twenty-fourth place must compete in an additional knockout playoff round. Ajax enters this campaign with historical context, having previously faced opponents like Atalanta, Midtjylland, and Getafe during various European competitions in 2020. Having reached the Conference League round of sixteen last season, the team looks to improve upon their previous performance in the tournament.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.