Celtic to face Ajax in friendly
CELTIC have confirmed their participation in another glamour friendly as part of club´s pre-season preparations.
The Scottish champions will travel to The Netherlands on Saturday, July 21, to face Dutch giants Ajax as two of Europe´s most famous clubs go head-to-head in a match which is sure to whet the appetite for both sets of supporters.
Managed by former Rangers player, Frank De Boer, the Amsterdam club are Holland´s most successful side, and are current holders of the Eredivise title. They have lifted the European Cup/Champions League four times, making them one of the most successful clubs on the continent.
Celtic and Ajax have faced each other three times in competitive contests, producing some memorable encounters along the way.
Both teams first met in the European Cup quarter final in 1970/71, with Johan Cruyff inspiring Ajax to a 3-1 aggregate win.
The next meeting of sides was more memorable for Celtic as George McCluskey´s dramatic late winner in Amsterdam saw them progress to the second round of the European Cup in season 1982/83.
In 2001, Celtic faced Ajax in the final qualifying round for the Champions League and it was Martin O'Neill's side who progressed to the group stages of the competition for the first time following a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Held in the magnificent setting of the Amsterdam Arena, the match will kick-off at 7pm local time. Ticket details to be confirmed
Echt ein bisschen weit. Aber hätte schon etwa die Amsterdam Arena.