UEFA Champions League 2018-19 – Real Madrid vs Ajax Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Real Madrid vs Ajax kick off? Tuesday 5th March, 20:00 (UK)
Where is Real Madrid vs Ajax being played? Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
What television channel is Real Madrid vs Ajax on in the UK? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream Real Madrid vs Ajax in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
Where can I get tickets for Real Madrid vs Ajax?
Real Madrid – https://www.realmadrid.com/en/tickets
Ajax – https://www.ajax.nl/tickets.htm
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: Real Madrid W8, Ajax W4, D1
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL MADRID
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Dani Ceballos; Lucas Vazquez, Benzema, Vinicius Junior
Unavailable: Sergio Ramos (Suspended)
Doubtful: Llorente (Injured)
AJAX
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Blind, Tagliafico; Schone, Van de Beek, De Jong; Ziyech, Dolberg, Tadic
Unavailable: Bruno Varela (Injured), Eiting (Injured), Magallan (Injured), Bande (Injured)
Doubtful:
THE PREDICTION
Despite a tough run of recent results, Real Madrid return to Champions League action where they will be confident of getting back to winning ways in their favourite competition. Ajax have to go all out to attack the hosts and while they may score, that should play into Real's hands.