# Ajax 2026 Conference League progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ajax-2026-transfer-and-european-campaign
> Updated: 2026-07-28T15:06:12.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 3.

Ajax’s 4‑1 first‑leg win over Vojvodina on 22 July put the Dutch side in a strong position for the return match on 30 July. On 28 July Serbian club FK Vojvodina dismissed head coach Miroslav Tanjga after two domestic defeats and appointed Marko Savić as his replacement. President Dragoljub Zbiljić praised Savić’s bravery and the new coach pledged to give the team its maximum effort to overturn the deficit, despite having overseen only two training sessions. Ajax manager Míchel confirmed he will retain essentially the same starting eleven—Maarten Paes, Lucas Rosa, Aaron Bouwman, Daley Blind, Caio Henrique, with Youri Regeer, Davy Klaassen and Oscar Gloukh in midfield, and Steven Berghuis, Kasper Dolberg and Mika Godts up front. The coaching change adds a fresh narrative to the looming second leg, which will decide whether Vojvodina can stay in the competition or refocus on domestic matters, while Ajax remains on track for a possible third‑round clash with Shelbourne.

## Claims

- FK Vojvodina appointed Marko Savić as head coach after dismissing Miroslav Tanjga. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ajax defeated Vojvodina 1‑4 in the first leg of the Conference League second‑qualifying round in Novi Sad. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Player Dejan Zukić affirmed the team’s commitment to fight “as long as there is hope.” (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The return leg will be played on Thursday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, kickoff 20:00. (single source)
- Ajax’s tentative lineup includes Maarten Paes, Lucas Rosa, Aaron Bouwman, Daley Blind, Caio Henrique, Youri Regeer, Davy Klaassen, Oscar Gloukh, Steven Berghuis, Kasper Dolberg and Mika Godts. (single source)
- President Dragoljub Zbiljić said he praised Marko Savić’s courage and believes Vojvodina has a strong squad. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: FK Vojvodina appoints Marko Savić as coach ahead of Ajax Conference League tie

FK Vojvodina fires Miroslav Tanjga, appoints Marko Savić and prepares for a daunting Conference League return leg against Ajax after a 4‑1 first‑leg loss.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-set-for-conference-league-match-against-vojvodina

### 2026-07-22: Ajax beats Vojvodina 4-1 in Conference League opening leg

Ajax started the Conference League qualifiers with a 4‑1 win over Vojvodina in Serbia, debuting new manager Michel and earning praise from players and Serbian media.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-takes-on-vojvodina-in-conference-league-secondqualifying-round

### 2026-06-30: Daley Blind Expected to Join Ajax Later This Transfer Window

Ajax will announce Daley Blind’s late‑window signing to avoid being listed as the first purchase, while ticket sales for a Burnley friendly begin on 30 June.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daley-blind-expected-to-join-ajax-later-this-transfer-window

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Cite as: Ajax 2026 Conference League progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ajax-2026-transfer-and-european-campaign