AFC Ajax Eliminates Real Madrid
Ajax Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League
Dutch Club Advances to Quarterfinals
In a stunning upset, AFC Ajax has eliminated Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League. The Dutch club won the second leg of their Round of 16 tie 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, advancing with a 5-3 aggregate score.
Ajax took an early lead through Hakim Ziyech's 7th-minute goal. Real Madrid equalized through Marco Asensio in the 70th minute, but Ajax responded with three late goals from David Neres, Dusan Tadic, and Lasse Schone to secure the victory.
Real Madrid, who have won the Champions League three times in a row, were heavy favorites going into the match. However, Ajax played with determination and skill, outclassing the Spanish giants in all aspects of the game.
This is a historic victory for Ajax, who are now through to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2003. It is also a major blow for Real Madrid, who have been eliminated from the competition in the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010.
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