Champions League: Youthful Ajax reinvent Total Football in Bernabeu to overwhelm featureless Real Madrid in last-16
5 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Youthful Ajax reinvent Total Football in Bernabeu to overwhelm featureless Real Madrid in last-16

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On a night of extraordinary football, Ajax Amsterdam’s ensemble of feather-thin youth dissected the kings of European football with superb precision in the 62nd minute as they overwhelmed a formless and featureless Real Madrid with barnstorming, reinvented Total Football. They proffered touches of hallucinogenic proportions – Tadic with a Zinedine Zidane roulette in teeing up the opening goal, Barcelona-bound Frenkie de Jong innocuously dancing his way past Luka Modric – and delighted with their application: Daley Blind’s determination, Matthijs de Ligt’s elegance, van de Beek’s depth, Ziyech’s industry all contributed to a much-needed result in European football – a giant had been slain over two legs in the knockout phase of the competition. It was marvellously Thespian as Ajax’s victory foreshadowed that their talent factory will be picked apart this summer by elite clubs from across Europe, perhaps Real Madrid included. Minutes after the goal from Tadic, who had assisted Ajax’s first two strikes inside 20 minutes, Real Madrid substitute Gareth Bale squandered a fine opportunity inside the Dutch box, allowing for an easy save from Ajax’s goalkeeper André Onana.

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Meet Jorrel Hato, the Ajax teenager tracked by Arsenal: ‘I want to achieve big things’
4 months ago

Meet Jorrel Hato, the Ajax teenager tracked by Arsenal: ‘I want to achieve big things’

New York Times  

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A real sense of achievement
7 months, 1 week ago

A real sense of achievement

China Daily  

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Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe’s best even better
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe’s best even better

Associated Press  

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7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?

The Independent  

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Looking to extend a Real legacy
7 months, 1 week ago

Looking to extend a Real legacy

China Daily  

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Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next

Associated Press  

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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid Get 4-2 Entertaining Win Over Napoli
1 year, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid Get 4-2 Entertaining Win Over Napoli

News 18  

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‘Existential crisis’ for Ajax on and off the field after disappointing Klassieker
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Existential crisis’ for Ajax on and off the field after disappointing Klassieker

The Hindu  

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Watch: Benzema shatters Ronaldo's record in final Real Madrid appearance, gets rousing reception from fans
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Benzema shatters Ronaldo's record in final Real Madrid appearance, gets rousing reception from fans

Hindustan Times  

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‘No doubt’ Carlo Ancelotti should stay at Real Madrid despite Champions League failure
1 year, 7 months ago

‘No doubt’ Carlo Ancelotti should stay at Real Madrid despite Champions League failure

The Independent  

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Real Madrid vs Manchester City Highlights, UCL Updates: Kevin De Bruyne Scores Equaliser After Vinicius' Wonder Goal
1 year, 8 months ago

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Highlights, UCL Updates: Kevin De Bruyne Scores Equaliser After Vinicius' Wonder Goal

News 18  

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What it’s like to play at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu fortress on a Champions League night
1 year, 8 months ago

What it’s like to play at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu fortress on a Champions League night

New York Times  

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Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

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Champions League: Will Karim Benzema deliver for Real Madrid?
1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Will Karim Benzema deliver for Real Madrid?

Live Mint  

Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid's Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely on him to extend their European domination this season. Benzema missed Madrid's La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday …

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid’s Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely on him to extend their European domination this season. Benzema missed Madrid’s La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday …

Champions League: Real Madrid not taking three-goal advantage over Liverpool for granted, says Carlo Ancelotti
1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid not taking three-goal advantage over Liverpool for granted, says Carlo Ancelotti

India Today  

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Real Madrid president Perez says fans are drifting away from football
2 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid president Perez says fans are drifting away from football

The Hindu  

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said European football is “sick” and that changes are needed to stop younger fans drifting away from the sport, again touting the prospect of a Super League made up of the continent’s elite clubs. Perez is one of the key architects of the European Super League, which folded less than 48 hours after it was …

Real Madrid’s Champions League love affair
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid’s Champions League love affair

The Hindu  

In Real Madrid’s every Champions League knockout matches this season, the opponents — Paris St. Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and Livepool — had opportunities to put the result beyond doubt but failed to land that final blow. Real’s run to its record-extending 14th title looked like providence as it surmounted every challenge to win its fifth European title in the …

Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James
2 years, 7 months ago

Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James

News 18  

After a gruelling yet enthralling year-long campaign of elite football, Europe’s premier continental trophy and the prestige that accompanies the coveted title is set to be decided between two teams that have a chronicled history in the contest. Having beaten teams such as last year’s UCL winners Chelsea, French holders PSG and the English champions Manchester City, in addition to …

Real Madrid’s Benzema needs final triumph to make Champions League his own
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid’s Benzema needs final triumph to make Champions League his own

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo was asked on May 24 what was the best piece of advice he had been given by Karim Benzema, and he answered quickly: “To give him the ball”. If Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win a 14th European Cup, the expectation is Benzema will also beat the likes of Salah and Sadio Mane to win his first …

A new book traces the reinvention of AFC Ajax
2 years, 7 months ago

A new book traces the reinvention of AFC Ajax

Live Mint  

Enzo Ferrari, founder of the famous Italian automobile company, once said: “Ask a child to draw a car, and certainly he will draw it red.” He was referring to the vibrant red hue synonymous with most Ferrari cars. Similarly, if you ever ask someone about “Total Football”, they would certainly point to the Dutch football club AFC Ajax. In the …

Ajax fans celebrate 36th league win, as Alfred Schreuder ‘nears’ head coach deal
2 years, 7 months ago

Ajax fans celebrate 36th league win, as Alfred Schreuder ‘nears’ head coach deal

Dutch News  

Despite the rain, Ajax fans celebrated the club’s 36th league title all over Amsterdam on Wednesday night, in what police say was a ‘celebratory and manageable’ evening. In total, 51 people were arrested overnight, as ‘we are the champions’ sounded from cafes and bars throughout the capital, following the 5-0 win over Heerenveen. Difficult three months Club director Edwin van …

Ajax fans celebrate 36th league win, as Alfred Schreuder ‘nears’ head coach deal
2 years, 7 months ago

Ajax fans celebrate 36th league win, as Alfred Schreuder ‘nears’ head coach deal

Dutch News  

Despite the rain, Ajax fans celebrated the club’s 36th league title all over Amsterdam on Wednesday night, in what police say was a ‘celebratory and manageable’ evening. In total, 51 people were arrested overnight, as ‘we are the champions’ sounded from cafes and bars throughout the capital, following the 5-0 win over Heerenveen. Difficult three months Club director Edwin van …

Champions League: Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore

Firstpost  

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Champions League: Real Madrid fans will arrive in their thousands to inspire team against Man City
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid fans will arrive in their thousands to inspire team against Man City

Daily Mail  

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UEFA Champions League: Villarreal High on Confidence Ahead of Liverpool Tie, Says Dani Parejo
2 years, 8 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Villarreal High on Confidence Ahead of Liverpool Tie, Says Dani Parejo

News 18  

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Champions League: Manchester City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal thriller
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Manchester City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal thriller

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Benzema confident Real Madrid will reach Champions League final
2 years, 8 months ago

Benzema confident Real Madrid will reach Champions League final

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema was in a confident mood after scoring a brace that helped keep Real Madrid alive in its Champions League last-four tie against Manchester City and the French striker predicted his team would now qualify for the final. "I warn our fans to be ready to see something magical, we will win the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu," Benzema …

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City tops Real Madrid 4-3 in breathless semifinal 1st leg
2 years, 8 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City tops Real Madrid 4-3 in breathless semifinal 1st leg

The Hindu  

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Champions League: Mixed Feelings for Ajax After Benfica Draw
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Mixed Feelings for Ajax After Benfica Draw

News 18  

Ajax Amsterdam admitted to mixed feelings after their Champions League drawn match in Portugal on Wednesday, angry they did not capitalise on their chances and then allowing hosts Benfica back into the game. We were not very good on the ball today,” said coach Erik ten Hag, “we can play at a higher level and then you automatically have more …

UEFA Champions League: Ajax beats 10-man Dortmund to reach last 16
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Ajax beats 10-man Dortmund to reach last 16

The Hindu  

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UEFA Champions League: Ajax crushed Dortmund 4-0
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Ajax crushed Dortmund 4-0

The Hindu  

Ajax surged past Borussia Dortmund 4-0 on Tuesday to take a big step toward advancing to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time since the Dutch club reached the semifinals three seasons ago. A third win from three games gives Ajax a three-point lead in Group C ahead of Dortmund, whose often-unreliable defense couldn't cope with Ajax's smart …

Ajax tops Besiktas to win another Champions League group match
3 years, 3 months ago

Ajax tops Besiktas to win another Champions League group match

NL Times  

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Champions League: Real Madrid aim to defy power shift and assert themselves in Europe again
3 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid aim to defy power shift and assert themselves in Europe again

Firstpost  

Madrid reached the semi-finals last season but were resoundingly beaten by Chelsea, whose 3-1 win on aggregate would have been more emphatic had they not missed a cluster of chances in the second leg. Madrid: After winning the Champions League three years in a row, Real Madrid have gone three years without getting close, the task now belonging to Carlo …

Rio Ferdinand backs Cristiano Ronaldo to usher in a new era of success at Manchester United
3 years, 4 months ago

Rio Ferdinand backs Cristiano Ronaldo to usher in a new era of success at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Manchester United fans have Rio Ferdinand to thank in-part for the sensational return of Cristiano Ronaldo, and the pundit is convinced his old team-mate will inspire success at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo is going back to Manchester United after re-signing for £19.4million Rio Ferdinand was one of the United legends who picked up the phone and convinced him Speaking on …

Euro 2020: Why elite teams like France have forgotten how to defend
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Why elite teams like France have forgotten how to defend

Live Mint  

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Real Madrid 2 Villarreal 1 La Liga Highlights: Real fights back but loses title to Atletico in a nail-biting finish
3 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid 2 Villarreal 1 La Liga Highlights: Real fights back but loses title to Atletico in a nail-biting finish

The Hindu  

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European Super League designed to “save football”, says Real Madrid’s chief Florentino Perez
3 years, 8 months ago

European Super League designed to “save football”, says Real Madrid’s chief Florentino Perez

The Hindu  

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UEFA Champions League: Young Gun Ryan Gravenberch Scores as Ajax Beat Midtjylland 3-1
4 years, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Young Gun Ryan Gravenberch Scores as Ajax Beat Midtjylland 3-1

News 18  

Ryan Gravenberch scored a memorable first Champions League goal as Ajax dominated Midtjylland in a 3-1 win on Wednesday at the empty Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax had lost four of its last five Champions League home matches and Erik ten Hag’s forwards squandered a string of chances in the first half as they dominated possession. Right back Noussair Mazraoui doubled …

Antony to miss Ajax's UEFA Champions League game against Liverpool
4 years, 2 months ago

Antony to miss Ajax's UEFA Champions League game against Liverpool

The Hindu  

Ajax Amsterdam striker Antony was ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Liverpool due to fitness issues, delivering a potential blow to the Dutch club's chances. The 20-year-old Brazilian has made an instant impact since arriving at the club with three goals in five Dutch league games, but Ajax coach Erik ten Hag said he was not fit for …

Ajax knocked out of Europa League by Getafe
4 years, 10 months ago

Ajax knocked out of Europa League by Getafe

The Hindu  

Getafe continued its sensational season by dumping Ajax out of the Europa League on Thursday, the LaLiga high-flyer progressing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 away defeat. Jose Bordalas' side won a bad-tempered first leg 2-0 against last season's Champions League semifinalist and it extended its advantage in the fifth minute of the reverse fixture when Jaime Mata struck. That …

Ajax's fearless brand of attacking football undone by quickfire dismissals of Blind and Veltman
5 years, 2 months ago

Ajax's fearless brand of attacking football undone by quickfire dismissals of Blind and Veltman

Daily Mail  

First the verve, then the swerve. Back in April, on their last visit to London, Ajax's fearless young side outgunned Tottenham with a slick display of attacking football. The game turned in the 68th minute when referee Gianluca Rocchi sent off two Ajax players On Tuesday night Chelsea were left looking over their shoulders, too. After Daley Blind was sent …

European football talking points: Barcelona benefit from goalless Madrid derby, AC Milan hit 81-year low and more
5 years, 3 months ago

European football talking points: Barcelona benefit from goalless Madrid derby, AC Milan hit 81-year low and more

Firstpost  

Barcelona took advantage of their rivals drawing in the Madrid derby to close the gap atop La Liga but it was a bad weekend for AC Milan and pressure is building on novice coaches at some of Europe’s most famous clubs. Paris: Barcelona took advantage of their rivals drawing in the Madrid derby to close the gap atop La Liga …

Real Madrid needs to recover hunger for success, says president Perez
5 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid needs to recover hunger for success, says president Perez

The Hindu  

Real Madrid must rediscover its "hunger for success" after a disappointing 2018-19 season, according to club president Florentino Perez. Madrid could only manage a third-place finish in La Liga last season, as three coaches failed to provide a huge amount of inspiration. Madrid was also dumped out of the Champions League by Ajax in the quarter-finals having won the title …

Ajax advances to Champions League; players, coach delighted
5 years, 4 months ago

Ajax advances to Champions League; players, coach delighted

NL Times  

With a 2-0 victory over APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday, Ajax is officially through to the Champions League. "It feels like doping", Ten Hag said to RTL Nieuws after the match. "If I may believe many people, then it went without saying that Ajax would just walk into the Champions League. According to Tadic, teams like APOEL always take a compact …

Ajax hang on to draw with APOEL in Champions League play-off, Slavia, Club Brugge win on the road
5 years, 4 months ago

Ajax hang on to draw with APOEL in Champions League play-off, Slavia, Club Brugge win on the road

The Hindu  

Ajax held on for a goalless draw at Cypriot club APOEL in the first leg of its Champions League play-off on Tuesday after going down to 10 men. Last season’s Champions League semifinalist named a strong starting XI that included several stars of its eye-catching 2018-19 campaign, such as David Neres, Hakim Ziyech and Donny van de Beek. Read: Mo …

Champions League: 10-man Ajax held to goalless draw at APOEL in playoff round first-leg match; Slavia Prague beat CFR Cluj
5 years, 4 months ago

Champions League: 10-man Ajax held to goalless draw at APOEL in playoff round first-leg match; Slavia Prague beat CFR Cluj

Firstpost  

Ajax finished with 10 men but moved closer to the Champions League group stage with a 0-0 draw away to APOEL in Nicosia in a playoff round first-leg match. Paris: Ajax finished with 10 men on Tuesday but moved closer to the Champions League group stage with a 0-0 draw away to APOEL in Nicosia in a playoff round first-leg …

Ajax crowned Eredivisie champions for 34th time after 4-1 thrashing of De Graafschap, complete domestic double
5 years, 7 months ago

Ajax crowned Eredivisie champions for 34th time after 4-1 thrashing of De Graafschap, complete domestic double

Firstpost  

Ajax were crowned Dutch champions for the 34th time on Wednesday after they cruised to 4-1 win at De Graafschap that completed a domestic double Doetinchem: Ajax were crowned Dutch champions for the 34th time on Wednesday after they cruised to 4-1 win at De Graafschap that completed a domestic double a week after their crushing Champions League exit at …

God save the Champions League! The world’s media reacts to Tottenham win
5 years, 8 months ago

God save the Champions League! The world’s media reacts to Tottenham win

Daily Mail  

Spain's presence in this year's Champions League final extends only as far as hosting the party, but there is already a heightening sense of anticipation around the match. 'God save the Champions League', beams Marca with a picture of Lucas Moura wheeling away in celebration of his hat-trick goal as Ajax's stricken players fall to the turf in dismay. Mundo …

UEFA puts future Champions League ideas to league officials
5 years, 8 months ago

UEFA puts future Champions League ideas to league officials

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA has included promotion and relegation, plus places for more teams, in its future vision for the Champions League and other club competitions. The leagues want Champions League entries to be decided only on the merit of domestic league placings and winning a UEFA competition. Club leaders want placings in Champions League groups, possibly doubled in size …

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