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The teams line up before the match. Arsenal 0: 0 Ajax
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The teams line up before the match. Arsenal 0: 0 Ajax
UEFA Champions League, Group B, Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 7/12/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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Great image capturing the tense atmosphere before the kick-off of a crucial UEFA Champions League group stage match between Arsenal and Ajax at Highbury, Arsenal Football Club's former home ground in London, on 7th December 2005. The teams are lined up in their respective positions, ready to commence battle in this highly anticipated clash of football giants. Arsenal, the English Premier League title holders at the time, were looking to secure their place at the top of Group B, while Ajax, the Dutch Eredivisie champions, aimed to cause an upset and claim all three points for themselves. The air was thick with anticipation, as fans from both sides eagerly waited to witness an exciting and unpredictable encounter. The players, dressed in their team colors, exchanged glances and final words of encouragement with their teammates. Goalkeepers Jens Lehmann for Arsenal and Maarten Stekelenburg for Ajax, both focused intently, preparing themselves for the challenges that lay ahead. The Arsenal squad, led by captain Patrick Vieira, stood confidently, while the Ajax team, led by their captain Nigel de Jong, showed determination and resolve. The referee's whistle was about to signal the start of the game, and both teams knew that the next 90 minutes would determine their fate in the Champions League. The stage was set for an unforgettable night of football, and this evocative photograph perfectly encapsulates the excitement and tension that filled Arsenal Stadium on that chilly December evening.
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