In pictures | Ready for the start of the UEFA Champions League

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Following the press conference on Tuesday evening with Erik ten Hag and Dusan Tadic, the team headed to the pitch at the José Alvalade Stadium for the last training before the start of the UEFA Champions League.

Date: 14.09.2021

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Sporting CP are the opponents for Wednesday night’s Champions League opener. In the unpredictable Lisbon weather, the trainer was able to put the finishing touches on the preparation for the match against the Portuguese champions.

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