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Ajax game postponed to boost preparations for Tottenham semi-final
All Eredivisie fixtures the weekend before Ajax’s Champions League clash with Tottenham have been postponed, Dutch football chiefs have announced.
Ajax: The secrets of their Champions League success
Ajax are the surprise package of this season’s Champions League following their march to the semi-finals.
We have shown the world what we can do, says Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt hailed Ajax’s “unbelievable” achievement after the Dutch club ended their 22-year wait for a Champions League semi-final appearance by shocking Juventus.
Ajax stun Juventus in Turin to advance to Champions League semi-finals
Ajax stunned Juventus to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 2-1 comeback win in Turin.
Allegri urges Juve to repeat Atletico performance in order to see off Ajax
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has warned it will take a repeat of his side’s Champions League heroics against Atletico Madrid in the previous round to see off Ajax.
United channel the spirit of 99 as Champions League hostilities resume
Teams in three of the four Champions League quarter-finals are separated by one goal or fewer heading into this week’s second legs.
De Jong difficult to handle – Juventus boss Allegri
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri praised Ajax and Frenkie De Jong after seeing his side battle to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Amsterdam.
Ten Hag warns Juventus that Ajax are happy as underdogs
Boss Erik ten Hag has warned Juventus that Ajax are happy to continue to play with their underdog tag.
5 talking points ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first legs
The first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals take place this week.
Juventus confirm Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered minor thigh injury
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a minor thigh injury while on international duty but should not be at risk of missing next month’s Champions League quarter-final meeting with Ajax.
Champions League: The eight teams left battling for glory
The route to the Champions League final will be settled on Friday for the eight sides left competing for continental glory.
Ajax maintain Eredivisie title push with victory over PEC Zwolle
Daley Blind’s late winner saw Ajax beat 10-man PEC Zwolle 2-1 and close the gap on Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven.
Where has it gone wrong for Real Madrid this season?
Real Madrid’s troubles continued on Tuesday as they crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage following a 4-1 loss to Ajax.
The key figures from Ajax’s stunning victory against Real Madrid
Ajax stunned the Bernabeu on Tuesday night as they thrashed Real Madrid 4-1 to knock the defending champions out of the Champions League and ensure their run of three straight titles is over.
Santiago Solari calls on Real Madrid to respond to disappointing Champions League exit
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari challenged everyone at the club to respond with bravery after Ajax dumped the Champions League holders out with a brilliant 4-1 victory at Santiago Bernabeu.
Focus on Gareth Bale as Real Madrid suffer shock Champions League exit
Gareth Bale was back in action for Real Madrid on Wednesday night in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Ajax.
Sergio Ramos’ suspension under the spotlight after Real Madrid lose to Ajax
Sergio Ramos came in for criticism during Real Madrid’s 4-1 home defeat to Ajax despite not featuring in the game.
Ajax stun Real Madrid with Champions League comeback
Holders Real Madrid crashed out of the Champions League as Ajax produced a stunning 4-1 victory in the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid have more suitors than Julia Roberts – Santiago Solari
Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari insists he is not fazed by the latest speculation linking Jose Mourinho with his job, describing the club as having “more suitors than Julia Roberts”.