Barcelona will take on Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Blaugrana sits atop Group H with 10 points in four games and has already clinched a spot in the round of 16. With a win, Barca would clinch the top spot in the group.
The remainder of the group is still a bit of mystery with the other three sides separated by just two points. AC Milan sits in second place with five points while Ajax has four; last place Celtic has three.
The match will be a huge test for Ajax as it looks to overcome the 4-0 loss that it endured against Barcelona back on Sept. 18 on the road. The home fans should help the young side out and Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino seems sure that the Dutch side will cause some major problems for his team.
"Ajax do great work with their youth system -- they always turn out good footballers, who treat the ball well," he said, according to ESPN. "They will be a really difficult opponent. Seeing the photographs of ex-Ajax players in the corridors of this stadium, you see those who were responsible for Barca's style."
Player to Watch: Barcelona's Jose Pinto. The netminder will play in favor of the injured Victor Valdes and will have a big test on his hands.
Prediction: Expect Ajax to put up a solid effort but Barcelona should ultimately put up a 2-0 win.
Start Time: 2:45 p.m. EST
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