Atalanta beats Ajax 1-0 to progress in Champions League Substitute Luis Muriel put Atalanta into the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute to secure a 1-0...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Atalanta beats Ajax 1-0 to progress in Champions League Substitute Luis Muriel put Atalanta into the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute to secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Ajax and clinch second...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in crossing Tadic recorded nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners during a 1-0 loss to Atalanta on Wednesday.

Impact Tadic was more dangerous than ever, but his efforts proved insufficient in preventing Ajax's Champions League exit. He will end this UCL campaign having averaged over four crosses (one accurate) and three corners through six group-stage fixtures.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sees UCL campaign end early Antony recorded three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created during a 1-0 loss to Atalanta on Wednesday.

Impact Ajax's Champions League exit will end his campaign in said tournament early. Antony struggled Wednesday, recording his only UCL game without a shot on target. Antony recorded one goal in nine shots (seven on goal) across four fixtures.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records three shots Mazraoui recorded three shots not on target and three interceptions during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Mazraoui produced the most shots for an Ajax side that could not finish in front of goal. Following Ajax's Champions League elimination, he will finish having started all six games with them. He recorded nine shots (four on goal) and 19 tackles (12 won) in this campaign.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two yellows in UCL finale Gravenberch was sent off during a 1-0 loss to Atalanta on Wednesday. He won one of three tackles.

Impact Gravenberch was given his second yellow card in the 79th minute. Luis Muriel would score with a one-player advantage, sending Ajax out of this season's Champions League. Gravenberch will end it having recorded 15 tackles through six starts.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes zero saves Onana conceded one goal in a 1-0 loss to Atalanta on Wednesday.

Impact The goalkeeper's UCL season is now over after allowing one of two shots on goal that his opposition had recorded. Onana made 22 saves through the previous five group-stage games but conceded seven goals across all six fixtures, none of them clean sheets.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atalanta Blind (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Blind is a surprise absence Wednesday despite Ajax being in a must-win situation. Lisandro Martinez is starting at center-back alongside Perr Schuurs against Atalanta. Blind went a full 90 over the weekend and may have picked up an issue in recent training sessions.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Wednesday Traore (thigh) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Traore misses out Wednesday after picking up a thigh injury over the weekend. His absence forces Brian Brobbey into a rare start against Atalanta, though it's expected Quincy Promes will step in at some point in the second half.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atalanta Neres (ankle) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact It's an unfortunate absence for Neres, who started four of Ajax's five UCL matches this season. Brian Brobbey is getting a rare start up front against Atalanta, though there's a decent chance he gets subbed off at some point for Quincy Promes.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt against Atalanta Traore was subbed off early over the weekend because of a thigh injury and is a major doubt for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Traore has started two of five UCL matches this season and his likely absence means Ajax will have to make a decision up front. Considering David Neres also has a knock, Ajax could use both Quincy Promes and Antony, which has rarely been the case this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Neres missed the league match over the weekend and is doubtful for Wednesday's match against Atalanta with an ankle injury.

Impact Neres probably isn't ready to start Wednesday, which means Quincy Promes could move into the XI against Atalanta. It's a blow to the Ajax attack in a must-win spot, though fortunately they have numerous options.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: PSG-Basaksehir to complete Champions League game Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir will return to the Parc des Princes to complete a Champions League game that was postponed on Tuesday after the players walked off the f...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid on the brink in CL group stage; Messi vs Ronaldo Real Madrid must beat Borussia Mönchengladbach on Wednesday to ensure it avoids missing the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Interview: Sergiño Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona United States defender Sergiño Dest is fitting in well at Barcelona so far and he says he “hopes” Lionel Messi will decide to stay with the team next year

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Liverpool and Porto advance, but Real Madrid in deep trouble While former champions Liverpool and Porto eased to the knockout stage of the Champions League, 13-time champion Real Madrid faces an embarrassing group-stage exit after losing 2-0...

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

19-year-old Jones sends Liverpool into last 16 with Ajax win Jürgen Klopp could count on his kids to see injury-depleted Liverpool through in the Champions League

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

19-year-old Jones sends Liverpool into last 16 with Ajax win LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jürgen Klopp could count on his kids to see injury-depleted Liverpool through in the Champions League.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

19-year-old Jones sends Liverpool into last 16 with Ajax win Jürgen Klopp could count on his kids to see injury-depleted Liverpool through in the Champions League

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta rescues 1-1 draw against Midtjylland Atalanta has been held to a 1-1 draw at home to FC Midtjylland in the Champions League

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alisson injury adds to Liverpool's defensive problems Liverpool’s defensive problems have intensified after goalkeeper Alisson Becker was ruled out by manager Jurgen Klopp for up to two weeks with a hamstring strain

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Liverpool vs. Ajax Liverpool will aim to advance to the round of 16 of the Champions League with a win over Ajax on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • SI.COM

Four saves against Liverpool Onana made four saves during Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Onana made four saves though the talking point will be his blunder that allowed Curtis Jones to score and win the match. Onana otherwise was indomitable and will look to continue his good form against Atalanta in the Champions League.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in win Antony shot twice (once on goal), as well as creating two chances during Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Antony failed to score during a game where Ajax sought to take advantage of a battered Liverpool. The striker created three chances, as well as sending in three crosses looking for any breakthrough. Antony will look to get back on the score sheet against Atalanta on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Creative in defeat Neres created three chances during Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Neres was dangerous all across the front-three during Tuesday's showdown, though he failed to get on the score sheet. Neres is a creative threat in any match, and he could find joy against Atalanta on Wednesday in the Champions League once more.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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