Mitch Freeley

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Spurs welcome Ajax to the state of the art Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Tuesday evening in what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two of the most forward-thinking sides in Europe. 

Spurs will certainly be wary of the threat posed by Ajax who has already registered away wins at Real Madrid & Juventus on route to the final four. Although after the thrill-ride of their away goal quarter-final victory over Man City, Spurs will be fully focused on reaching the Champions League final for the first time in their history. 

Last time out, Tottenham fell to their first defeat at their new home at the hands of West Ham thanks to a second-half strike from Michail Antonio. Still, Maurico Pochetinno’s side remains in third place and have their Champions League fate in their own hands as Manchester United, Chelsea & Arsenal all dropped points at the weekend. 

In team news, Spurs will be without several key men for the game. Harry Kane is still sidelined with an ankle injury and should be fit for the final, should Tottenham progress. Son Heung-min will also miss out through suspension, which leaves quarter-final hero Fernando Llorente as the most likely option in attack. 

In midfield, there are concerns over the fitness of Harry Winks and Erik Lamela whilst the pairing of Moussa Sissoko & Serge Aurier are unlikely to feature. The contest will also see four former Ajax players take on their old team with Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Davinson Sanchez and Christian Eriksen all likely to take part.  

Tottenham Predicted Team
Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Eriksen, Dier, Alli, Rose; Llorente, Lucas

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As for Ajax, they will be fresh for their midweek encounter after the Eredivisie cancelled last weekend’s games to give the Amsterdam side an opportunity to rest players for this key match. Erik ten Hag's side has had a memorable run in the tournament this season and will be targeting a return to the Champions League final for the first time in 23 years. 

The current crop of youngsters has been fearless in the Champions League knockout stages, lead by teenage captain Matthijs de Ligt and the technical prowess of Barcelona bound midfielder Frenkie de Jong. With the vast majority of the squad set to move in the summer, the time is now for Ajax to emulate the 94/95 side managed by Louis van Gaal that went all the way to lift the trophy. 

The break in the league has been a huge boost for Ajax as they have had the chance to prepare for this once in an era opportunity to reach the Champions League final. In team news, right back Noussair Mazraoui should be fit after picking up an ankle knock against Juventus. Although the game could come too late for Argentine defender Nicolas Tagliafico. 

Ajax Predicted Team
Onana; Veltman, De Ligt, Blind, Mazraoui; Schone, De Jong; Ziyech, Van Beek, Neres; Tadic

It certainly promises to be a fascinating battle as Tottenham & Ajax face off in the Champions League semi-final first leg. As ever, you can follow all the action with beIN SPORTS.