Champions League Last 8: Ajax Eliminate Juventus by 1-2 (Aggr. 3-2)
Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time in four seasons will miss appearing in the semi-finals of the Champions League after Juventus' 1-2 (aggr. 3-2) home loss to Ajax in their second-leg tie.
It will be the Dutch side's first semi-final appearance after its teenage captain Matthijs de Ligt powered in a header and sent the Italian giant out of the competition.
Ajax had drifted by a goal down when Ronaldo headed in Miralem Pjanic's cross following a corner and Donny van de Beek tapped in an equalized the lead from inside the area.
Moment Matthijs headed in Lasse Schone's cross from a corner, Juve fate of making it through was hanging in the balance until the full time when it became obvious that Juve are out and Ronaldo first Champions League has been dashed.
Ajax which staged a thrilling comeback to oust defending champions Real Madrid by 3-5 aggregate, will face either Manchester City or Tottenham in the Last 4 since 1996/97.
It will be the Dutch side's first semi-final appearance after its teenage captain Matthijs de Ligt powered in a header and sent the Italian giant out of the competition.
Ajax had drifted by a goal down when Ronaldo headed in Miralem Pjanic's cross following a corner and Donny van de Beek tapped in an equalized the lead from inside the area.
Moment Matthijs headed in Lasse Schone's cross from a corner, Juve fate of making it through was hanging in the balance until the full time when it became obvious that Juve are out and Ronaldo first Champions League has been dashed.
Ajax which staged a thrilling comeback to oust defending champions Real Madrid by 3-5 aggregate, will face either Manchester City or Tottenham in the Last 4 since 1996/97.
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