Current form: Ajax vs Spurs
Certainly, Ajax will be fancying their chances here. Why? Well, the hosts have won their last five games across all competitions. That includes a stunning 2-1 victory over Juventus in Turin after the Bianconeri thought they were in control of that tie as well as holding a slim 1-0 advantage over Tottenham
after winning the first semi-finals leg in London last week. No one expected the Dutch side to get this far, but after slogging through three rounds of play-off ties, they are just one more game away from taking on Liverpool in the finals.
Along the way, Ajax have knocked out reigning champions Real Madrid as well as serial Scudetto winners Juventus, so they have shown that they are not a side to be underestimated by any means. They also matched wits both home and away against Bayern Munich in the group stages and so are clearly up for the challenge that awaits them should they manage to see off Tottenham to lock horns with Jurgen Klopp's men in the final on June 1st.
Meanwhile, Tottenham's form has taken a major nosedive, and they have been leap-frogged by Chelsea in the Premier League table. Mauricio Pochettino's men now have slid into fourth place in the league standings but for all intents and purposes, should seal their spot in next season's Champions League - unless if Arsenal, who sit in fifth spot manage to win the Europa League at the end of this season. Overall, Spurs have won just one of their last five games, losing four along the way, and all have been decided by a solitary goal. That includes defeats to Manchester City, West Ham, Bournemouth, and upcoming opponents Ajax.
Nonetheless, Tottenham are still very much in this contest. Although they did concede an away goal, it could have been much worse, and their objective will be simple on Wednesday evening: Score a goal, and score early to draw Ajax out of their shell. That's where things will get a lot more interesting, but if Ajax do grab a goal in front their own fans, then the visitors will find themselves with a massive mountain to climb.
Liverpool will be waiting the winner of this contest. Will fans get to see a juicy all-English final featuring the Reds versus Spurs? Or will surprise packages Ajax make it all the way to their first final in many decades?
Match facts and stats: Ajax vs Spurs
- Ajax have lost just once in their last 24 home games
- However, Ajax have won only one of their four fixtures at home against London sides (D1 L2)
- Impressively, Ajax are the first side in European Cup history to reach the semi-finals having come through three qualifying rounds
- Ajax have won 25 of the 27 UEFA competition ties in which they won the away first leg
- Tottenham will be hoping to reach their first ever European cup final in the club's history
- Tottenham are the seventh English club to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals
- Spurs' record away to Dutch clubs is W5 D2 L2...
- ...and they are unbeaten in their last four trips to the Netherlands (W2 D2)
- But Spurs have won just five of their last 20 European away matches (D7 L8)
Team news: Ajax vs Spurs
Ajax: Bandé (injured); Neres (doubtful)
Spurs: Star striker Harry Kane, Davison Sanchez, and Harry Winks are all out due to ankle, hip, and thigh injuries respectively.
Where to watch Ajax vs Spurs on May 8, 2019
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In Holland, Ajax vs Spurs will be shown on Ziggo Sport 14, Veronica TV, and Ziggo Sport Select.
Fans in the UK can catch the game on BT Sport Live and BT Sport 2.
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