ECL playoffs draw: Ajax looking for season salvation near the Arctic Circle

Ajax were having a nightmare season until recently, flirting with relegation in the Eredivisie. Thankfully for the Dutch giants, a series of victories brought them to fifth place, but still miles adrift of the leaders and archrivals, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord.

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Moreover, they were eliminated from the Europa League after finishing the group stage in third place. Therefore, they'll continue their European journey in the playoffs of the third-best competition - the Europa Conference League.

However, not even that hurdle won't be easy to pass for Ajax, as they were drawn against Bodo/Glimt. The Norwegian team, who play their games not far away from the Arctic Circle, will be a tough contender to beat. That one would probably be the most exciting clash in this ECL round. Here are the other encounters...