RANGERS had been simply the best on their way to European glory. Ajax proved that they were better than all the rest.
It was a time of Dutch dominance, a period that may never be seen again. As domestic honours were won with regularity, Ajax established themselves as one of the finest sides ever assembled and their second European Cup came in the campaign that saw the Bears crowned in Barcelona.
Ajax were not content with their lot in terms of trophies or status. When the idea of a Super Cup was devised, it was almost written in the stars that the exponents of Total Football would be the first winners.
