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Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League

Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format where 36 teams compete in a single league table for a spot in the knockout rounds.

Ajax has officially learned its opponents for the upcoming Conference League group stage following the draw held in Monaco. The Amsterdam club is set to host high-profile matches against Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun at home. Meanwhile, Ajax will travel to face Midtjylland, Sint-Truidense, and Hajduk Split as they compete in a new league-style format consisting of six matches for each team. The tournament journey begins on October 15, with the top clubs advancing to the knockout stages.

The Dutch side secured their spot in the group phase after a convincing 5-2 victory against FC Sion, building on their earlier success in the qualifying rounds. Ajax faces a mix of familiar rivals, having previously encountered several of these opponents in past Champions League and Europa League campaigns. As the club prepares for these European challenges, fans look forward to seeing how they navigate the restructured league table, where the top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16.

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