Ajax is set to welcome Chelsea at the Johan Cruijff Arena for the Women’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg. With both teams flying respectively in their leagues, and a club record of 30,000-plus tickets already sold for this Fixture. We anticipate a cracker and a highly entertaining match for the lovers of football on Tuesday.
Ajax vs Chelsea
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This will be the first meeting between Ajax and Chelsea. Ajax has been relentless, exceeding all expectations by qualifying from a tough group consisting of Bayern, PSG, and Roma. They’re currently on a winning streak in 8 games so far in all competitions and are currently 2nd in their league. Their performances have so far reflected in their results as they’ve been able to make it to their first-ever quarterfinal stage of this competition, with fans solidly behind them. They’ve amassed over a total of 50,000 spectators in their home group matches and already made sales of over 30,000 tickets for Tuesday’s match, making it a club record. They’ll be looking to attain more heights by going pass through the quarterfinals when they take on Chelsea. On the other hand, Chelsea has been on impeccable form this season. Winning 14 out of their last 15 matches, they’re currently top on their FA Women’s Super League and gunning for a treble. They hope to secure the Champions League trophy to their cabinet as they’re yet to lift one.
Ajax Team News
Going into this fixture, Ajax coach, Suzanne Bakker in her statement;
“I think we are the underdog, but we proved in the group stage that we can surprise the top sides.
“[Chelsea] are top of the league and have a lot of great players. There are a lot of internationals in their squad and they have a lot of experience. English football is always very intense and physical. Tactically, I think we can compete.”
Suzanne Bakker would be without the services of Roos van der Veen and Ashleigh Weerden due to injury. Sherida Spitse will be out in the defense due to suspension. However, they’ll be hoping to continue on their impressive outing against Chelsea with the squad available. Ajax will be relying on Romeé Leuchter who became their all-time highest goal scorer after a hat trick last week.
Chelsea Team News
Emma Hayes, Chelsea manager’s statement ahead of the Champions League fixture;
“They’re a really, really good team. I’ve watched them and we played them in a recent pre-season game and I was impressed with them then. They are a great young group coming through and thoroughly deserve to be where they are. It’s as tough a game as we could expect for a quarter-final.
“Going away from home in the first leg we need to use all of our experience because Ajax have proved against top teams already that they deserve to be where they are.”
Chelsea is boastful with a lot of talent at their disposal and are confident of getting the job done ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. There are a few injury concerns with Mia Fishel, Aniek Nouwen, and Millie Bright yet to return since November. However, with the new signings of Catarina Macario, Nathalie Björn, and Mayra Ramírez, they’re expected to hit the ground running.
Ajax Possible Lineup
Van Eijk; De Klonia, De Sanders, Kardinaal, Keijzer; Yohannes, Van Gool, Noordam; Jansen, Leuchter, Grant
Coach: Suzanne Bakker
Chelsea Possible Lineup
Hampton; Lawrence, Carter, Buchanan, Charles; Leupolz, Cuthbert; Rytting Kaneryd, James, Reiten; Kirby
Coach: Emma Haye
Conclusion
Ajax will be looking to secure an early advantage by winning on Tuesday. They’ve been impressive at home ground and will maintain their defensive solidity against the forces of Chelsea’s attack. On the other hand, Chelsea will be looking to impose their dominance with their array of stars. Ajax with the home support of their fans, having sold out a record number will surely have their 12th man solidly behind them at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Time: 18:45 CET
Date: Tuesday 19 March
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
Competition: UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final first leg
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