REAL SURVIVE AJAX SCARE

Real Madrid were given a run for their money by an young and energetic Ajax but in the end they found a way to record a 2-1 win. With Los Blancos’ experience triumphing over the exuberance of the Dutch outfit, HT looks at some talking points from the clash:

REUTERS ■ Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema fights for the ball with Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico (right) in Amsterdam.