GALLERY: All the action from Amsterdam

The Johan Cruijff ArenA provided a stunning backdrop for Aston Villa versus Ajax in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night.

The visitors equipped themselves well in Amsterdam, earning a 0-0 draw against the Dutch side.

Villa were backed by a tremendous away support in their Round of 16 first leg and can look forward to home advantage when the sides meet at Villa Park next week.

Here are the best snaps from the first leg…