Ajax - Atalanta

Ajax head into this matchday 2 fixture looking to recover from a narrow loss against Hajduk Split on 15 October 2026. Their recent domestic form has been prolific, highlighted by a commanding 5-2 victory over FC Groningen. Conversely, Atalanta arrive at the Johan Cruijff ArenA following a positive start to their European campaign, having secured a 3-1 win against Pafos FC in their most recent Conference League outing. While they faced a setback against AC Milan in Serie A, their ability to find the net remains a consistent feature of their recent performances.

The two sides last crossed paths during the 2020 Champions League group stage, where Atalanta edged a 1-0 win in their most recent encounter on 9 December 2020. With both teams seeking to establish momentum in the group, this rematch at the Johan Cruijff ArenA offers a significant test of their European credentials.