A goal each from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 and Kaka coupled with a brace from Callejon secured a comfortable win for Los Blancos, as Derk Boerrigter’s strike proved to be a mere consolation for the Amsterdammers.
In the final game of the group stages, Real Madrid cruised to a resounding 4-1 victory over Ajax Amsterdam at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, December 4.
Los Blancos remained the dominant force on the pitch right from the first whistle, and managed to take the lead in the 13th minute through Cristiano Ronaldo.
Two minutes before the half-hour mark, Callejon doubled his side’s, while Kaka made it 3-0 four minutes after the half-time break.
Derk Boerrigter sprung life into the Amsterdammers after pulling one back in the 59th minute.
However, Callejon netted his second of the evening two minutes before the full time whistle to restore his side’s three-goal advantage, and sealed an impressive 4-1 win for the Madrid giants.
Bettor.com analysis the performances put in by the Amsterdammers.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kenneth-Vermeer-c20618
The Amsterdammers goalkeeper remained under constant bombardment, and made some fine saves to keep his side’s defeat margin minimal. However, he could have done nothing about all the goals he conceded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricardo-c30950 van Rhijn
Unsurprisingly struggled against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734, but never really gave up trying to tie down the Portuguese attacker. Made some smart runs forward to give his side options upfront, though, never really threatened the home side’s defence.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Toby-Alderweireld-c35183
The Belgian central defender had a difficult evening in Madrid. Failed to track Benzema and Callejon’s movement upfront, and should have closed down Kaka, who enjoyed plenty of space to fire home Los Blancos’ third of the evening.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Niklas-Moisander-c27919
The talented centre-back put in a below par performance on Tuesday night. Was outsmarted a number of times by Benzema, and could be blamed for the home side’s opening two goals.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daley-Blind-c9747
A decent performance from the young left-back. Remained solid throughout the evening at the back, but delivered poor crosses from the left flank after making impressive runs forward.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Poulsen-c9114
The veteran midfielder was outsmarted by Kaka at the centre of the park a number of times, before being replaced by Lasse Schone before the half-time break.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Eriksen-c9074
Undoubtedly, one of the most inspiring players in the Amsterdammers squad. However, the Danish sensation failed to threaten the hosts’ throughout the game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Siem-de-Jong-c33482
The midfielder-c*m-striker struggled to assert his authority on the centre of the pitch, as Modric outsmarted him plenty of times. Could be blamed for the Madrid giants’ opening goal, as he lost possession inside his own half.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Derk-Boerrigter-c10972
Was nowhere to be seen in the opening 45 minutes of the game, but managed to put in a better show in the second-half. Netted his side’s only goal following some sloppy goalkeeping.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-Hoesen-c10208
The former Fulham striker put in a decent show throughout the 90 minutes, and caused few problems to Los Blancos’ back-line.
Viktor Fischer
The highly talented winger had an impressive outing, and was undoubtedly De Joden’s most threatening player on the pitch.
Substitutes
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eyong-Enoh-c13056
Put in a far from pleasing show, and lost possession sloppily on a number of occasions.
Tobias Sana
Failed to make an impact during his limited game time.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lasse-Schöne-c21696
Staged a far better show than Poulsen.
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