Lucas Rosa plays today. The 26-year-old Brazilian left-back is in Ajax’s confirmed lineup for the clash against Groningen.
The match takes place this Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 1:45 pm, at Kras Stadion, at Volendam, in the knockout phase of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. The live broadcast is on ESPN 4.
Lucas Rosa confirmed in Ajax’s starting lineup
Oscar Garcia climbed Ajax in 4-3-3. Lucas Rosa appears as a starter on the left side. Ele shares defense with Anton Gaaei, Aaron Bouwman and Youri Baas.
Maarten Paes stays in goal. Davy Klaassen is the captain in midfield. Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst and Mika Godts complete the attack.
- Lucas Rosa as starting left back
- Wout Weghorst as a reference in the attack
- Steven Berghuis at creation
- Davy Klaassen with the clamp
- Maarten Paes in goal
Lucas Rosa left Palmeiras, went through Valladolid and reached Ajax in 2025. In Nesta season he gained important minutes due to his speed in support and marking.
Destaques of Groningen in 4-2-3-1 formation
Dick Lukkien set up the visiting team with Etienne Vaessen in goal. Marco Rente leads the defense alongside Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse and Marvin Peersman.
Tygo Land and Tika of Jonge act on the second line. Travis Hernes, David van der Werff and Jorg Schreuders form the middle. Thom van Bergen is the center forward.
- Thom van Bergen as goal man
- Travis Hernes with speed from the sides
- Marco Rente in the defensive lead
- Etienne Vaessen in goal
Groningen bets on counterattacks to surprise Ajax.
Desfalques and Lucas Rosa’s role in the game
Ajax does not count on Josip Šutalo, Ko Itakura, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kian Fitz-Jim. The absence increases Lucas Rosa’s responsibility in defense and passing the ball.
Groningen also has important lows, like Stije Resink and Oskar Zawada. Thom van Bergen needs to lead the attack with fewer options.
Ficha technique and live broadcast
Horário: 1:45 pm (Brasília time). Estádio: Kras Stadion, Volendam. Árbitro: Marc Nagtegaal. Onde watch: ESPN 4.
Lucas Rosa plays today with confirmed lineup. The Brazilian is the main national name on the field and can be decisive on the left flank. Acompanhe all plays on ESPN 4 from 1:45 pm.