Champions League 18/19: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Ajax - 5 Hits and Flops

#2 Hit: Hakim Ziyech

Ziyech took calculated risks, was silky in possession and dangerous as Spurs' backline found out

With two key passes, a game-high six tackles completed, some silky dribbling and crucially the game-winning assist to accompany his performance, the Moroccan did his reputation no harm in north London on this occasion.

Ziyech took more risks with his passing and overall creativity, which ultimately paid off and left Spurs players with an unwelcome dilemma to ponder: doubling up on him out of possession or risk giving him the freedom to roam forward at will, creating chances and causing indecision whenever he edged near Lloris' area.

He won eight of his 14 duels, which shows precisely how it went - Tottenham failed to effectively deal with him, the intelligent movement and close-control dribbling he possesses. As a result, a number of important interceptions and last-ditch interventions were required to avoid the scoreline from intensifying in the visitors' favour.