Ajax 4-0 Leeds United - recap: Whites well beaten as Amsterdam friendly double-header comes to close

Leeds United take on Dutch giants Ajax this evening in a second friendly of the day at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.
Ajax's home ground the Johan Cruyff Arena. Pic: GettyAjax's home ground the Johan Cruyff Arena. Pic: Getty
Ajax's home ground the Johan Cruyff Arena. Pic: Getty

The Whites have made a flying visit to the Netherlands as part of the club's final preparations for the upcoming 2021/22 Premier League campaign.

A Leeds XI - watched by head coach Marcelo Bielsa and owner Andrea Radrizzani - took on Ajax's youngsters at the De Toekomst training complex this afternoon.

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United fell to a 3-1 defeat against their hosts earlier today and will now face the senior side this evening with kick-off set for 7.15pm UK time.

You can follow all the latest from Amsterdam right here below throughout the pre-season friendly:

Ajax v Leeds United - LIVE BLOG

Key Events

  • Leeds United travel to face Dutch giants Ajax
  • The Whites made the trip to the Netherlands for a double-header
  • A United XI lost to Ajax’s youngsters this afternoon 3-1
  • Bielsa’s first team take on the senior side tonight
  • Kick-off at the Johan Cruyff Arena is at 7.15pm UK time
  • FULL-TIME RESULT: Ajax 4-0 Leeds United

87. Dallas wins the ball high up the pitch as Ajax gift it to him. He lifts a cross to Bamford - who is all alone - but he can’t work a header on goal. It’s wide. Time running down.

90. Into the final minute. Jensen flashes a shot wide and that should be that.

FT - Ajax 4-0 Leeds United

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