Although the young Dutch players are no key players yet, it is clear a new talented Dutch generation emerges which could make an end to a mediocre period for Dutch football. If history repeats itself, a new glorious period for Dutch football is coming up after Ajax wins the final. The win of the European Cup Winners Cup in 1987 also made an end to a mediocre period and was the start of good times for Dutch football.

"I hope we can write history with this team," Van de Beek said. "I know some teammates for so long after playing with them in the youth academy of Ajax. Winning the final with them would be great. You never know if such a chance comes again in your career."

If Van de Beek wins the Cup, he will definitely be congratulated by the 78-year-old Sjaak Swart. The Dutch soccer legend, part of the golden Ajax team of the seventies, has been a mentor and friend for him for many years. Van de Beek even sleeps at Swart's and his wife's house once in a while. "Sjaak told me how special it was to win a European final. I hope I can tell him the same thing soon," said Van de Beek.

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