AZ Alkmaar is set to face European heavyweight Juventus in the fourth round of the Europa League. The match will be played at the AFAS Stadion. The Alkmaar side enters this clash while sitting firmly at the top of the Eredivisie.
The team managed by Pascal Jansen approaches European competition with excellent numbers. They currently lead the Eredivisie with twelve points from four matches. They have won every game, resulting in a perfect run of four victories. AZ has scored thirteen goals this season while conceding only three, giving them a goal difference of plus ten. This strong form provides the squad with significant confidence for the upcoming challenges, both in Europe and domestically.
Despite the excellent start, the squad also faces a minor setback. Midfielder Stije Resink is currently sidelined due to injury. His absence requires a solution in midfield, especially during a busy period with matches every few days. The next assignment after the European fixture is an away game against sc Heerenveen, scheduled for September 6, 2026. Heerenveen currently sits eleventh in the league. The full schedule can be found in our fixtures overview.
A meeting with Juventus is always a benchmark for a club's level. For AZ Alkmaar, this offers a chance to measure themselves against one of Italy's traditionally strongest clubs. A good result in the fourth round could pave the way to the next phase of the Europa League. The match is part of a series of important fixtures testing the squad's endurance and depth. The team's statistics are impressive, but the real test now comes on the European stage.
The schedule is packed. After the home match against Juventus, the team travels to Friesland for the league game against Heerenveen. That match takes place on September 6. It is a logistical and physical challenge to play these two important games in such a short timeframe. The squad will need to rotate, and every player called upon must be ready to contribute immediately. The current injury status of the squad is always available on the injuries page. The upcoming training sessions are important to prepare the team for this double challenge.
