The first Europa League semifinal gets underway in Amsterdam on Wednesday, as Ajax play host to Olympique Lyonnais. It’s a tie which really is too close to call, and both sides will feel they have what it takes to go on to lift the trophy in Stockholm later this month. Lyon’s greater experience may well hand them the edge, though that only makes it more imperative that Ajax avoid shipping an away goal in the first leg.
Ajax vs. Lyon 2017 live stream: Time, TV channel, and how to watch Europa League online
The Europa League semifinals kick off on Wednesday.
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Both sides rode their luck to make the final four: Nick Viergever and Amin Younes netted in extra time as Ajax overturned a late deficit away at Schalke; Lyon relied on a protracted penalty shootout to squeeze past Beşiktaş. They’ll be hoping — perhaps in vain — for a rather more routine affair this time around.
Ajax will be without defenders Viergever and Joël Veltman, who are both suspended. However, they should otherwise have a full complement of players available. Lyon will certainly be without January signing Memphis Depay, who is cup-tied after turning out for Manchester United in the Europa League earlier this season. Of even greater concern for the French outfit is the potential absence of talismanic striker Alexandre Lacazette, who faces a late fitness test.
Match info, plus how to watch on TV and stream
Match date/time: Wednesday, 12:45 p.m. ET, 6:45 p.m. local
Venue: Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
TV: Fox Sports 2 (U.S. — English); ESPN Deportes (U.S. — Spanish); beIN Sports (Canada); BT Sport 3 (U.K.)
Online: Fox Sports Go, Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S. — English); ESPN Deportes+ (U.S. — Spanish); beIN Sports Connect (Canada); BT Sport live streaming (U.K.)
Listings for more countries can be found at Live Soccer TV.
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