 Under new manager Leo Beenhakker, Ajax went on to win the championship race with PSV in 1990, almost also winning the league again in 1991, but narrowly losing-out to PSV.On departure to Real Madrid in 1991, Beenhakker was replaced by Louis van Gaal, the team's former assistant coach.Like Cruyff, Van Gaal rapidly made his mark by altering Ajax' tactics, and also like Cruyff, his efforts were rewarded in his first season at the helm by winning the 1992 UEFA Cup after a thrilling final against Torino.