Ajax Faces FC Sion in Conference League Playoff

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Ajax Faces FC Sion in Conference League Playoff

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Ajax Amsterdam is currently in Switzerland to face FC Sion in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff tie on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The match is crucial for Ajax as they aim to secure a spot in the competition’s league phase.

The Dutch club has been active in the transfer market, bolstering their squad with several notable additions. German attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, 30, joined Ajax on a free transfer on July 31, 2026, after seven seasons with Borussia Dortmund. Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, 23, also arrived, signing a five-year contract on July 17, 2026, in a transfer from Al-Hilal for just under €20 million. Additionally, experienced German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, 34, joined Ajax on a season-long loan from FC Barcelona in the summer of 2026. Daley Blind, a versatile Dutch defender, also returned to Ajax for his third stint with the club on July 8, 2026, signing a contract until June 30, 2027.

FC Sion, the Swiss Super League side, enters the match in good form, having won two and lost one of their opening three league games, placing them 5th in their domestic league. They recently secured a 4-3 aggregate victory in their last Conference League qualifying tie. Ajax, managed by Michel Sánchez, will be looking to build on their recent performances, which include a 5-3 aggregate victory over Shelbourne in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. The winner of this playoff round will advance to the UEFA Conference League league phase, which features 36 teams playing six matches each between October 2 and December 18, 2025.

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