In this match, Ajax played boldly with high pressing since the early minutes. As a result, they managed to break into Hugo Lloris in the 26th minute. The goal could not be replied even by Tottenham who played less insistent and below the standard either in the first or second half. Probably the result of many Tottenham players injured and suspended also took role in this defeat.
In another match, Barcelona vs Liverpool on Thursday (05/02/2019) at Camp Nou was even more disappointing for England’s representative. Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp’s command were made submissive to the goals of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.
Barcelona already beat Liverpool in the first half, Luis Suarez was the scorer. After the break, Liverpool began to try to spread several attacks through Mohammad Salah, Sadio Mane, and James Milner but could not be maximized properly. Instead of scoring a goal, the goal which Alisson escorted instead was broken into again by Lionel Messi’s action. 10 minutes before the game ended Messi became a scourge again with his brilliant free kick. That way, the game finished with a score of 3-0 for Barcelona.
Thus, seeing the aggregate is not far away but Tottenham’s mission is getting heavier because it must be done in an away match which is in Johan Cruyff, Ajax’s home. Conversely for Liverpool, playing at home in the second leg was also not easy because they had to catch up with a 3: 0 aggregate. Not to mention if they conceded, it would be very difficult. However, the results will be determined by the song itself.
