Here are the player ratings from the big European newspapers following Ajax’s 0-1 loss to ten man Valencia on match day 6 in Amsterdam.
Ajax’s loss means that last year’s semifinalists will not qualify for the knockout stages this season, with Chelsea and Valencia advancing instead.
L’Equipe player ratings Ajax 0-1 Valencia Champions League
The highest rated Ajax player on the evening, according to L’Equipe, was Hakim Ziyech, who got a 7/10.
AS newspaper ratings Ajax-Valencia December 10, 2019
This Frenkie de Jong reacting to Ajax’s Champions League elimination (GIF VIDEO BELOW) saw a plethora of emotions on the Barca youngster’s face. The Catalans qualified, but Ajax, who lost 1-0 to Valencia at home, were eliminated. Frenkie’s reaction says it all!
Ajax extended their unbeaten run in away Champions League fixtures to a remarkable 14 games as they beat Lille OSC 2-0. The 2-0 win for Ajax eliminated Lille and put the Dutch giants in a strong position to qualify- they lead the group on 10 points going into the final round of fixtures.
L’Equipe player ratings for LOSC 0-2 Ajax
French newspaper L’Equipe thought Hakim Ziyech was the best Ajax player on show, giving him a 8/10. There was little to cheer from the Lille point of view, but young Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen was rated their best player according to these ratings, with a 6/10.
