Wembley, here we come?
Ajax beat FC Groningen 2–0 in the play-off semi-final and now stand one match away from the Conference League qualifiers. Davy Klaassen scored the opener, Wout Weghorst doubled the lead, and you controlled the game from start to finish. The win sets up a final against FC Utrecht on Sunday. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (7)
Utrecht awaits after 3–2 thriller
FC Utrecht beat SC Heerenveen 3–2 in the other semi-final, meaning Ron Jans' side will host you at the Galgenwaard on Sunday. It will be Jans' farewell match at home. He called it unforgettable already. For you, it's simple: win and Europe is still alive. (1) (6)
García dreaming big
Oscar García didn't hold back after the semi-final win. He suggested this could be the first match on the road to a European title. Bold words, but the energy around the squad feels different right now. (5)
Weghorst: goal but no glory
Weghorst got on the scoresheet, yet pundits called him the weakest link. His overall play was described as bizarre to watch in what was otherwise a dominant Ajax display. With the final three days away, his form is a genuine worry. (4)
Klaassen: we showed up
Klaassen put it simply after the match: that doesn't interest me, you have to be there. He was proud of the performance and proud of the team. Exactly the mentality you want from a veteran in knockout football. (3)
