The upcoming tactical battle between Ajax and Juventus will see Erik ten Hag and Massimiliano Allegri try to outplay each other in every possible way. With both teams extremely motivated to reach the semi-finals, Juventus are thought to have the bigger advantage. They play well-balanced football implementing a strong defensive structure and an undeniable striking force.
Ajax on the other side are one of the most exciting teams to watch lately with their young and talented squad which ruined all expectations and knocked Real Madrid out of the competition.
This tactical analysis will explore the teams tactics for the first leg.
Juventus team news: the good and the bad
The biggest question around Juventus squad is whether Cristiano Ronaldo recover in time for their trip to the Johan Cruyff Arena. The virtuouso has been a key player for the Bianconeri, and not only when it comes to scoring. His contribution to the teams performance is immense.
Despite being good enough to only stay in the box and wait for a delivery he makes a great contribution dropping back and going wide too. Of course, scoring goals is still what he does best. Ronaldo has scored 19 goals and assisted 10 in Serie A so far, adding four goals and two assists in seven Champions League games.
Other breaking news, although not so pleasant, is that one of Juves veterans Giorgio Chiellini is out with an injury. This is a huge confidence boost for Ajax, as their opponents well-known defensive structure might be shaken up.
This becomes especially true when one considers the likes of David Neres, Hakim Ziyech and most worryingly Dušan Tadić. The Serbian has scored 20 goals for Ajax this season with Ziyech and Neres adding 15 and eight respectively.
Without Chiellini, the tea
