Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 11:11
FC Barcelona vs. Ajax Amsterdam
Today, FC Barcelona will be facing Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena in the fifth game of the Champions League group stages.
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Radio Nederland Wereldomroep/Flickr Barcelona is already qualified for the last 16 of the competition and requires only a draw to secure first place in group, The Independent reports. Barcelona will have to show their strengths without star striker Lionel Messi, who has scored 6 of the teams 9 goals in Europe this season. Ajax, which currently reside in third position, will be out of the competition if they lose to Barcelona and Milan beat Celtic, yet if all results go their way, could replace the Italian side as the second place team in the group. The match will begin at 7.45 p.m.
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Radio Nederland Wereldomroep/Flickr Barcelona is already qualified for the last 16 of the competition and requires only a draw to secure first place in group, The Independent reports. Barcelona will have to show their strengths without star striker Lionel Messi, who has scored 6 of the teams 9 goals in Europe this season. Ajax, which currently reside in third position, will be out of the competition if they lose to Barcelona and Milan beat Celtic, yet if all results go their way, could replace the Italian side as the second place team in the group. The match will begin at 7.45 p.m.