REBORN AJAX HAVE PROMISES TO KEEP
Real Madrid and Ajax Amsterdam could not be more dissimilar when it comes to Champions League. Los Blancos are the most successful club in the competition, while Ajax are playing the CL knock-out matches after 13 years. HT looks at the talking points ahead of their clash: REAL’S DOMESTIC RESURGENCE
Real Madrid have fought back superbly in La Liga and registered their most impressive victory yet under Santiago Solari, handing Atletico Madrid their first home defeat of the season on Saturday, to move to second spot.
With Barca struggling for form, the Real faithfuls will soon be talking of double crowns.
VINICIUS TAKES CENTRESTAGE
Real Madrid were struggling for firepower this season. However, they have found a new talisman in 18-year-old Vinicius Junior, who continued his excellent debut season with Real by causing havoc in Atletico’s defence.
His speed and skills have given Real some much needed thrust upfront.