Madrid dumped as Ajax run riot

Real Madrid’s dismal run of form continued as Ajax Amsterdam won 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, to dump the Champions League holders out of the competition for the first time since 2014-15. You may also like

Asensio strikes late after VAR controversy

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