Preview: With Barcelona already through, Ajax has it all to do
Barcelona is sitting comfortably in first place with 10 points, having already booked their place in the next round of the competition. Unfortunately for Ajax, they are unable to say the same thing, as they are currently third with four points.
With AC Milan one point ahead of them, and Celtic just one point back, the final two matchdays in this group will certainly be full of excitement.
The first time these two sides met at the Nou Camp, the Blaugrana ran away with a 4-0 victory. Lionel Messi scored three of the goals, but luckily for the Dutch outfit, the Argentine international will not be available for this match, as he is out with a hamstring injury.
Despite Barcelona's guaranteed spot in the next round, Tata Martino's side will not want to put on a poor performance in Amsterdam. The hosts will know that a negative result could put a damper on their chances of progressing, which should make this match very entertaining to watch.
In Messi's absence, Neymar will once again be one of the main focal points for the Blaugrana. The Brazilian international has enjoyed success since his arrival at Barcelona, and Tuesday will give him another chance to showcase his talent on the big stage. That is of course if Tata Martino decides to give him a run out, considering how much he likes to rotate his squad.
Another important piece for Barcelona on Tuesday will be Alexis Sanchez, who has helped pick up the offensive load since Messi's injury.
The hosts may be dealing with some injuries of their own, as Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and Siem de Jong are dealing with injuries. Their absence could really hurt the hosts, as Ajax will likely not have a fully fit squad to compete with Barcelona.
Needing a positive result will put added pressure on the home side, but considering who they are up against, Ajax should not put too much pressure on themselves. And although the match is in Amsterdam, the players will know that there is more pressure on Barcelona to not lose, than there is on Ajax to grab at least a point.
Having already confirmed their place in the next round, Ajax could potentially take advantage of a complacent Barcelona side.
Where to watch this match - live stream, start time, TV channels, live scores
Watch Ajax vs Barcelona live on Tuesday, November 26, 2013:
In Canada at 14:45 ET on: Sportsnet World Online
In the UK at 19:45 BST on: Sky Sports Red Button, Sky Sports Events Centre
In the USA at 14:45 ET on: Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Sports Ohio, TV3 Catalunya, FOX Deportes, MSG Plus, Fox Sports Florida, Fox Sports Net
For those of you who are outside of these viewing areas, do not forget to visit the Ajax vs Barcelona match page to get full TV listings.
