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Ajax crushed Rangers in the Champions League

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Ajax debuted in the 2022-2023 Champions League season in the best way, with a win against Rangers.

Ajax rout against Rangers
© GettyAjax rout against Rangers

Group A aims to be one of the most even in this group stage of the Champions League. Ajax opened its participation in the championship as a local at the Johan Cruyff Arena against Rangers and they did not disappoint. The Dutch crushed the Europa League champions.

The champions of the Eredivisie arrived between many doubts to this new season of the Champions League. The Amsterdam team suffered many important losses in the transfer market, starting with the coach, Erik Ten Hag. However, they have given a clear message with their win on the first date.

Ajax he opened the scoring at minute 17′ after several attempts. The home team had a corner kick and Steven Berghuis hung the cross into the box. Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez rose through the defenders and headed the far post.

The second goal for the home team fell in the 32nd minute. Mohammed Kudus gave a great backheel pass to Steven Berghuis, who lined up to shoot on goal from the edge of the box. The shot deflected into a rival player and ended up slipping into the hoop.

Just a few seconds later, Kudus put the third for the win. The striker received the ball in the left channel and managed to sneak into the area with a great individual technique. The attacker took a powerful shot to the second post to put a great goal on his behalf.

Already at minute 80′, the goal of 4-0 fell. A mistake of Rangers left Steven Bergwijn alone against the goalkeeper. The player scored in the heads-up match without many complications, but had to be substituted immediately due to a muscle injury during the celebration.

complicated group

With this result, Ajax It sends a very clear message to Liverpool and Napoli, who started as favorites to qualify for the round of 16 from the draw. The Dutch are expected to put up a fight in defining the tickets to the next stage.

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