Ajax Stuns Real Madrid with Sensational Victory in Champions League Semi-FinalAjax Stuns Real Madrid with Sensational Victory in Champions League Semi-Final In a stunning turn of events, underdog Ajax Amsterdam upset the mighty Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Ajax secured a remarkable 4-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. The Dutch side started the match with a fearless attitude, pressing Real Madrid high up the pitch and creating early chances. Their efforts paid off in the seventh minute when Hakim Ziyech slotted home a beautiful finish to give Ajax the lead. Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm, as Ajax continued to dominate possession and limit their opponents’ chances. In the 18th minute, David Neres doubled Ajax’s advantage with an exquisite shot from the edge of the area. The Spanish giants looked stunned, and their frustrations boiled over when Sergio Ramos was sent off for a reckless challenge on Lasse Schöne in the 26th minute. This left Real Madrid with 10 men, and Ajax seized the opportunity to extend their lead. In the 62nd minute, Ziyech scored his second of the night after a clever assist from Dusan Tadic. Just six minutes later, the icing on the cake came when Schöne converted a penalty to make it 4-0. Real Madrid managed to pull one back through Marco Asensio in the 70th minute, but it was merely a consolation. Ajax had already sealed a famous victory that sent shockwaves throughout the football world. The Dutch side became the first team to reach the Champions League final since Manchester United in 2011 after defeating a Real Madrid side that had won the competition for the past three seasons. Ajax’s performance was a testament to their incredible teamwork, determination, and tactical brilliance. They executed their game plan perfectly, exploiting Real Madrid’s weaknesses and playing with a belief that belied their underdog status. The victory was a historic triumph for Ajax, who had last reached the Champions League final in 1996. They will now face Tottenham Hotspur in the title match, which is set to be played at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 1.
