Ajax and Celtic faced off on July 24, 2025, as part of their preseason preparations in the #ComoCup, staged at Como’s Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The match was widely anticipated due to both teams’ recent strong form and tradition of attacking football. Ajax, unbeaten in four matches under manager Heitinga, came into the fixture looking revitalized, while Celtic were buoyed by a recent 4-0 win against Newcastle and had won four of their last five games[1].
Both sides were expected to provide an open and entertaining contest, prioritizing possession-based football and rapid buildup play. Predictions favored both teams to score and suggested there would be a high goal tally, citing Ajax’s tendency for high-scoring friendlies and Celtic’s sharp attacking form. Observers highlighted the likelihood of defensive lapses from both restructured backlines, increasing the chances for goals and set-pieces[1].
The match itself delivered on expectations for entertainment, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout. A full match summary and highlights captured sustained attacking intent from Ajax and sharp counters from Celtic. The contest was described as open, pressing was aggressive, and chances were created at both ends. The friendly ultimately ended all square after ninety minutes, reflecting the tight and balanced nature of the encounter[3].
For detailed live coverage, statistics, and a play-by-play breakdown, major outlets such as ESPN provided real-time updates throughout the game[2]. Social media and official club channels gave fans up-to-the-minute team news, starting line-ups, and behind-the-scenes content from Como, while fans created buzz around the unique lakeside setting for this preseason fixture[4][5].
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