With Ajax’s trip to Bayern Munich just around the corner, we reflect on one of Ajax’s amazing win over the Bavrian side in the 1995 European Cup semi final.

After a goalless draw in Munich in the first leg, Ajax came back to the Amsterdam needing a victory over the then three time winners to reach the European Cup final.

Louis van Gaal made one change from the team who visited Bavaria, swapping Frank de Boer for Winston Bogarde.

Jari Litmanen opened the scoring on a thrilling game, with Ajax showing great determination to keep play going, setting Litmanen up for a thunderous header.

The visitors equalised not long after, Marcel Witeczek heading home a good cross after losing his marker.

But then Ajax really kicked into gear, Finidi George smashing an effort into the top corner before Ronald de Boer doubled their lead three minutes later.

Two goals just before the break killed any Bayern momentum and put Ajax firmly in the drivers seat.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s Bayern looked shell shocked and it only got worse as Litmanen brought the lead to an unassailable level as he made it 4-1 just after half-time.

The Munich defense dealt poorly with a long ball from Danny Blind, letting the Finn through who finished with great aplomb, all but confirming yet another European Cup final for de Godenzonen.

A Munich penalty that was converted by Mehmet Scholl may have sent some Ajax heart racing with 15 minutes to go, but a late strike from Marc Overmars confirmed yet another oppourtunity for Ajax to prove themselves as Europe’s best side.

The rest is history as Ajax went on to claim a fourth European cup, beating AC Milan with a late Patrick Kluivert winner.

If Ajax can recreate the heroics of that night again on Tuesday, it will certainly be yet another night to remember for Ajax.