Amsterdam’s title race has gathered pace under Míchel, whose Ajax side are beginning to pair their expansive football with the ruthless results required to keep PSV Eindhoven in sight.
Key takeaways
- Ajax have collected nine points from their last four Eredivisie matches.
- The Amsterdam club have been credited with 14 league goals across that sequence, an average of 3.5 per match.
- Tuesday’s 5-1 win over Willem II featured 70% possession and 33 Ajax attempts.
- Ajax were already 2-0 ahead at half-time against Willem II but continued to attack after the interval.
- PSV remain the reigning champions and a major obstacle in Ajax’s pursuit of the Eredivisie crown.
Ajax find momentum in Amsterdam
Míchel’s project is still young, yet Ajax are increasingly playing with the assurance of a team long accustomed to one another. There have been difficult turns during the opening months, but the recent domestic run has brought a clear sense of direction as the club pursues the Dutch title.
The last four league fixtures have delivered a surge in front of goal: four against Telstar, one in the meeting with PSV, five against Fortuna Sittard and another five against Willem II. The reported 14-goal total over those games has established a rate of 3.5 per outing, effectively a goal every half-hour.
The lone defeat in that stretch came against PSV, who won 3-1. Ajax, however, were considered unfortunate not to take more from that contest, and the setback has not stopped their recent attacking rhythm.
Willem II overwhelmed as title road remains long
The visit of Willem II on Tuesday offered the strongest recent illustration of Ajax’s form. The 5-1 scoreline was supported by an emphatic performance: Ajax controlled 70% of the ball and produced 33 shots. With a two-goal cushion before the break, there was no retreat after half-time; Míchel’s team kept searching for further goals.
There is still a substantial distance to cover in the Eredivisie campaign, and PSV have the resources and pedigree to defend their championship. Yet Míchel has already shown at Girona how formidable his teams can become once their performances and results begin to move in the same direction. Ajax are now showing signs of reaching that level of momentum.
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Ajax hit top gear under Míchel as Eredivisie title chase sharpens
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Ajax continue their Eredivisie surge under Míchel, following a 5-1 victory over Willem II and a prolific four-match league run.
