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Estadio Santiago Bernabéu - Madrid 04/12/2012 - 20:45CET (20:45 local time)
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Real Madrid - Ajax 4-1 - 04/12/2012 - Match page - UEFA Champions League 2013
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Minute By Minute
The final whistle is blown.
An imperious first-half performance from Real Madrid in which Cristiano Ronaldo and José Callejón scored set up the victory. Ajax were better in the second half as Derk Boerrigter struck back after Kaká’s beautiful strike although Callejón had the last word with his second.
90Vermeer (Ajax) makes a save.
Luka Modrić tries to round off a great display with a goal but cannot direct it far enough away from Kenneth Vermeer who blocks and gathers.- 90Modrić (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
- 89Schøne (Ajax) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Khedira (Real Madrid).
88José Callejón (Real Madrid) scores!
The winger gets his second of the game with an easy finish. Brilliant work down the right from Álvaro Morata allows him to put the ball on his teammate's head who nods in from five metres.- 87Modrić (Real Madrid) delivers the corner.
- 86S. De Jong (Ajax) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Rodríguez (Real Madrid).
- 85Schøne (Ajax) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Khedira (Real Madrid).
- 83Rodríguez (Real Madrid) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on S. De Jong (Ajax).
- 82Morata (Real Madrid) is adjudged to be in an offside position.
82Ronaldo (Real Madrid) is booked.- 82Ronaldo (Real Madrid) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Boerrigter (Ajax).
- 81Morata (Real Madrid) is adjudged to be in an offside position.
- 81S. De Jong (Ajax) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Modrić (Real Madrid).
80Morata (in) - Benzema (out) (Real Madrid)
Another UEFA Champions League debut for the 20-year-old who replaces Karim Benzema.- 78S. De Jong (Ajax) misses the target.
The captain pulls rank to take the free-kick but it is a disappointing effort which floats over Antonio Adán's goal as the taker puts his hands on his head. - 77Sana (in) - Fischer (out) (Ajax)
- 77Enoh (in) - Hoesen (out) (Ajax)
- 77Carvalho (Real Madrid) is booked.
- 77Carvalho (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on Boerrigter (Ajax).
- 76Adán (Real Madrid) makes a save.
- 76Eriksen (Ajax) has an effort on goal.
The Dane shows what he is made of with a fine strike from distance but Antonio Adán does well to stretch across his goal and catch the effort. - 74Pepe (Real Madrid) makes a save.
- 74Hoesen (Ajax) has an effort on goal.
- 72Rodríguez (in) - Kaká (out) (Real Madrid)
A good night's work for Kaká who is replaced by the 17-year-old who makes his UEFA Champions League debut. - 67Hoesen (Ajax) misses the target.
The No.23 finds himself through on goal but blazes over from an excellent position. Could be a big moment in the game. - 65Adán (Real Madrid) makes a save.
- 65Boerrigter (Ajax) has an effort on goal.
The goalscorer has his tail up and hits a well-struck free-kick which Antonio Adán does well to hold at the first attempt. - 64Modrić (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on Hoesen (Ajax).
- 63Benzema (Real Madrid) misses the target.
- 62Eriksen (Ajax) takes the corner.
- 61Pepe (Real Madrid) makes a save.
- 61S. De Jong (Ajax) has an effort on goal.
- 61Eriksen (Ajax) takes the corner.
- 59Boerrigter (Ajax) scores!
The ball reaches the Dutchman after Antonio Adán comes out to punch the ball away and he slots it into the empty net from just outside the area. - 59Fischer (Ajax) misses the target.
- 58Eriksen (Ajax) takes the corner.
- 55Boerrigter (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Modrić (Real Madrid).
- 53Adán (Real Madrid) makes a save.
Derk Boerrigter cannot get enough power on his strike and it dribbles through to be easily gathered by the goalkeeper. - 53Boerrigter (Ajax) has an effort on goal.
- 52Blind (Ajax) misses the target.
The 22-year-old blasts wide from a tight angle when he might have done better to cross the ball. - 49Kaká (Real Madrid) scores!
A third stunning goal. The Brazilian caresses the ball into the corner from outside the area with a sublime curling effort. Long night ahead for Ajax. Not for the neutral - Madrid have been sensational. - 47Eriksen (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Modrić (Real Madrid).
The second half begins.
Madrid kick us off and if they produce another half of footall like the first it could be a very long night for their Dutch opponents.
The referee blows for half-time.
A masterclass from Madrid which was just too hot to handle for Ajax. Cristiano Ronaldo put the hosts into a 12th-minute lead before Luka Modrić produced a fine ball for José Callejón to get his first UEFA Champions League goal of the season.- 45Varane (Real Madrid) misses the target.
The Frenchman throws himself at the corner at pace but can only direct the ball over the bar. - 45Modrić (Real Madrid) takes the corner.
- 44Boerrigter (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Nacho (Real Madrid).
- 42Adán (Real Madrid) makes a save.
- 42Fischer (Ajax) has an effort on goal.
A first save for Antonio Adán as the 18-year-old twists and turns his way into the box and gets a shot away which deflects into the gloves of the goalkeeper. - 41Kaká (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on Schøne (Ajax).
- 41Khedira (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on Eriksen (Ajax).
- 41Vermeer (Ajax) makes a save.
- 41Modrić (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
- 40Modrić (Real Madrid) takes the corner.
- 40Modrić (Real Madrid) takes the corner.
- 40Schøne (in) - C. Poulsen (out) (Ajax)
- 39Vermeer (Ajax) makes a save.
- 39Khedira (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
The German takes a shot from way outside the box and he arrows it towards the corner which Kenneth Vermeer turns round the post. - 36Nacho (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on Boerrigter (Ajax).
- 33Benzema (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on Alderweireld (Ajax).
- 32Moisander (Ajax) makes a save.
Fortunate for the keeper. Cristiano Ronaldo takes a free-kick which deflects with the keeper commited. But it pops right into his hands. - 32Ronaldo (Real Madrid) delivers the free-kick on target.
- 32Alderweireld (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Benzema (Real Madrid).
- 31Nacho (Real Madrid) misses the target.
A shot from a man on his UEFA Champions League debut. The youngster has a shot from distance that goes well over the bar. - 31Kaká (Real Madrid) takes the corner.
- 30Moisander (Ajax) makes a save.
- 30Ronaldo (Real Madrid) delivers the free-kick on target.
- 29Alderweireld (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
- 28José Callejón (Real Madrid) scores!
An absolutely marvellous goal. Luka Modrić picks out an amazing pass from inside his own path to put the 25-year-old through and he does not disappoint with a fine touch and brilliant finish in off the post. - 26Vermeer (Ajax) makes a save.
- 26Ronaldo (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
And the No.7 gets it on target but Kenneth Vermeer parries the moving ball away. The goalkeeper nearly jumped too far across his goal. - 25C. Poulsen (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
- 25Fischer (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Khedira (Real Madrid).
A very dangerous position to give away a foul in the middle just outside the box. Ideal for Cristiano Ronaldo. - 23Pepe (in) - Fábio Coentrão (out) (Real Madrid)
- 21Van Rhijn (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
- 20Eriksen (Ajax) takes the corner.
- 19C. Poulsen (Ajax) makes a save.
- 19Varane (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
- 19Modrić (Real Madrid) takes the corner.
- 18Vermeer (Ajax) makes a save.
Kaká's floated shot from distance did not look to dangerous but might have just snuck in as it swerved so the keeper takes no chances and gets a finger to it. - 18Kaká (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
- 18Modrić (Real Madrid) takes the corner.
- 18Vermeer (Ajax) makes a save.
- 18Benzema (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
He has already set up one so after cutting back into the box he has a shot which the keeper does well to parry behind. - 16C. Poulsen (Ajax) makes a save.
- 16Ronaldo (Real Madrid) delivers the free-kick on target.
- 15Boerrigter (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
- 13Ronaldo (Real Madrid) scores!
- 11Benzema (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul on C. Poulsen (Ajax).
- 11Fábio Coentrão (Real Madrid) misses the target.
The left-back ghosts into the box where Luka Modrić sets him up and a flick of his left boot seems the ball come back off the upright. Lovely play. - 9Eriksen (Ajax) takes the corner.
- 7Benzema (Real Madrid) is flagged for offside.
The striker has the ball in the back of the net after some neat buildup but he was clearly offside. - 7Moisander (Ajax) makes a save.
- 7Benzema (Real Madrid) has an effort on goal.
First bit of space for either side and the Frenchman has a punt but it is blocked by the defender. - 4Boerrigter (Ajax) is penalised for a foul on Carvalho (Real Madrid).
The match is under way.
The officials get us started as Ajax kick off in a game which will decide their future in Europe this season.
Legend:
- Goals
Own goal
Converted penalty
Missed penalty
Red cards- Yellow cards
Second yellow card- Substitution
Match statistics
Real Madrid
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Lineups
 | Real Madrid |  | Ajax |
| 13 | Adán (GK) | 1 | Vermeer (GK) |
| 2 | Varane | 3 | Alderweireld |
| 5 | Fábio Coentrão23 | 4 | Moisander |
| 6 | Khedira | 5 | C. Poulsen40 |
| 7 | Ronaldo1382 | 8 | Eriksen |
| 8 | Kaká (C)4972 | 10 | S. De Jong (C) |
| 9 | Benzema80 | 17 | Blind |
| 11 | Carvalho77 | 21 | Boerrigter59 |
| 19 | Modrić | 23 | Hoesen77 |
| 21 | José Callejón2888 | 24 | Van Rhijn |
| 24 | Nacho | 39 | Fischer77 |
Substitutes | |||
| 25 | Fernández (GK) | 22 | Cillessen (GK) |
| 3 | Pepe23 | 6 | Enoh77 |
| 10 | Özil | 19 | Sana77 |
| 22 | Di María | 20 | Schøne40 |
| 23 | Cheryshev | 27 | Lukoki |
| 29 | Morata80 | 33 | Veltman |
| 34 | Rodriguez72 | 35 | Dijks |
Coaches | |||
| José Mourinho (POR) | Frank De Boer (NED) | ||
Referee | |||
| Pavel Kralovec (CZE) | |||
Standings
Group D
| P | Pts | ||
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| 1 |  Dortmund | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | Ajax | 6 | 4 |
| 4 |  Man. City | 6 | 3 |
Last updated: 05/12/2012 08:14 CET
Legend:
- P: Played
- Pts: Points
