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#5 Ajax vs Real Madrid
When the draw was made back in December, this tie seemed to be on an even keel. Real Madrid were stumbling back then and Ajax had worked up a head of steam. However, in recent weeks, the Dutch side has just gone off the boil. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has regained their mojo.
The sides couldn’t have enjoyed more contrasting weekends as Ajax lost to Heracles while Los Blancos got the better of Atletico Madrid.
Though Ajax were impressive in the offensive third in the group stages, they always looked shaky at the back. The Dutch side’s defensive shortcomings coupled with Real Madrid’s new-found attacking impetus could just hand Los Blancos the initiative.
The game between Ajax and Real Madrid is definitely one of the best games for the neutral fan to watch. Yet, with the latter back to its best, the former could just have to wait for its time to become a European superpower again.
Winner: Real Madrid
