3 Reasons why Real Madrid vs Ajax is THE match to watch out for

#2. Real Madrid’s dubious home form

CSKA Moscow scythed through Real Madrid at the Bernabeu

Ajax and Real Madrid will play out the first leg of their tie in Amsterdam with the second leg scheduled to take place at the Bernabeu.

The Santiago Bernabeu was once a fortress for Madrid. However, this season, they haven’t looked as commanding on their home patch. If an indifferent home league form wasn’t enough, Los Blancos contrived to lose 3-0 at home to CSKA Moscow.

Moreover, in recent years, Real Madrid have sometimes failed to capitalise on their home advantage with the losses against Bayern Munich and Schalke quickly springing to mind.

Additionally, they have looked a far cry from the team that has won three Champions League crowns on the trot.

Hence, there lies an opportunity for Ajax to make full use of the lack of confidence in the defending champions’ ranks by ensuring that they go into the second leg with their hopes intact.

In Ajax’s only big European away game, they came away with a commendable 1-1 draw at the daunting Allianz Arena. Thus, there could be a possibility where the Dutch side upsets the apple cart and takes the next big stride in its attempt to recapture past glory.

A Real Madrid victory at home would be a given on most days yet it simply hasn’t happened this season. Thus, their uncertainty at home, coupled with Ajax’s prowess on the road makes their clash as mouth-watering as any.