Never mind the gaping difference in budgets; never mind the fairytale narrative that has captivated Europe. Ajax could not beat Juventus but in one sense they achieved what they set out to do. They made this a clash of equals, just like the European Cup finals the sides contested in 1973 and 1996, and will be far from cowed by going again in Turin on Tuesday.
Related: Advantage Barcelona as Manchester United’s Luke Shaw scores own goal
Written by Nick Ames at the Johan Cruyff Arena
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/10/ajax-juventus-champions-league-quarter-final-match-report under the title “Ronaldo ruthless for Juve but Neres leveller gives Ajax fighting chance”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
