Ajax carried the initiative until Cristiano Ronaldo swung the game in Madrid’s favor with his 25th-minute opener at Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Kaka—making a rare start— doubled Madrid’s lead before halftime and set up Karim Benzema to decide the game early in the second half.
Madrid has outscored the Dutch champions 9-0 in three meetings in the last two seasons.
Madrid has six points after two games, while Ajax remains with one.
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