Every generation needs a brilliant touch of Dutch

How much did you enjoy watching Ajax beat Real Madrid on Tuesday night?

Every generation needs a brilliant touch of Dutch
Thu, 07 Mar, 2019 - 00:00
Tommy Martin

How much did you enjoy watching Ajax beat Real Madrid on Tuesday night? Let me count the reasons.

Firstly, because, well, Real Madrid. And even if you’re not predisposed to relishing European football’s peacocks-in-chief occasionally getting their feathers plucked, then simply, Sergio Ramos.

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