Real Madrid 1-4 AFC Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops

#2 Hit: Hakim Ziyech

Ziyech celebrates his opener with Tadic as Ajax raced ahead in the second leg

Ziyech, just like Tadic and others besides, has asserted himself as a mainstay within an ever-improving Ajax side. It's no wonder the Moroccan is courting interest from some of Europe's top clubs, as his performances have been elevated to the next level.

This display, if anything, proved why the 25-year-old deserves a platform on the big stage and young fullback Sergio Reguilon had his hands full with the energetic midfielder racing towards him down the flank wherever possible.

His match statistics typify what you'd expect in a game of such magnitude: three key passes, two dribbles, four tackles completed, three interceptions, two clearances and no fouls committed. The type of all-round shift from a midfielder aware of the opposition's strengths - as well as their own. His razor-sharp finish kick-started the rout, leaving Courtois no chance.