Santiago Solar said that Ajax were a difficult side to breakdown despite their 2-1 win.

"Without a doubt [it was a game in which Los Blancos suffered]. We knew how to play the game. We worked and suffered and scored when we created chances. We did everything and that shows the strength of this group," said Solari.

Solari added that he was impressed with Marco Asensio.

"He has done everything he had to do, not only for the goal but for how he managed the game, for how he defended and his effectiveness in reaching the opposition goal."