UEFA Champions League Real Madrid v Ajax Match Preview ⚽ ⚽

The champions league is about to kick off again this week as the big boys in Europe top leagues battle it out for ultimate glory. The teams have been streamlined to about 16 as tensions are raised as regards to who goes through and who does not qualify for the next round. For Real Madrid, qualification to the next round is simply not an option. However, they would be wary of the Ajax team who would no doubt come to the Santiago Bernabeu with the hopes of pulling off an upset in the champions league.

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Real Madrid

Real Madrid is sinking. From storming their way back into contention in the league and reaching the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey, they are once again sinking right out of sight. This can be said to be caused by the recent double loss to their arch-rivals Barcelona. Many people would also look back and state their inability to replace their talisman Ronaldo as the cause of all their problems. No matter what it is, Real Madrid cannot afford to crash out of the champions league this early. If they should have any hope of getting a trophy this season, they would need to be on top of their game when they meet Ajax in the champions league. However, Ajax may have other plans of their own.

Ajax

Ajax has not lived up to their usual magnificent standards in their league this season.Ajax is currently in 2nd position behind leaders PSV Eindhoven and is 5 points adrift. However, the good news is that they have a game in hand to play. Ajax would also be looking to go as far as possible in the champions league. However, they lost the first round of games in their home and would have to pull off an upset in the Santiago Bernabeu for any miracle to happen. It is noteworthy that Ajax could progress to the next stage of the competition if they should win by a single goal provided that Real Madrid does not score tomorrow.

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Real Madrid last six games have been the height of inconsistency. They have won three of their last six games in the league. The remaining matches have all ended in losses. They are currently on a two-match losing streak after two successive losses to Barcelona. They would be hoping that this game brings them back to winning ways and help them improve their confidence going into the business end of the season.

Ajax’s form is no different from Real Madrid. They have managed to win three games out of their last six. However, Ajax is currently on a two-match winning streak. This would surely give them confidence heading into this game. They would also be hoping that the losses that Real Madrid incurred recently would be enough to put a dent in their confidence.

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It is the champions league and Real Madrid would be looking to go as far as possible. This is their best chance of retaining their trophy for the fourth consecutive time.

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