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3-Time Defending Champs Real Madrid out of Champions League with Loss vs. Ajax

Real Madrid were stunned by Ajax on Tuesday as they were knocked out at the last-16 stage of the UEFA Champions League after losing 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The three-time defending champions held a 2-1 lead from the first leg, but were unable to convert their advantage into a last-eight spot as they suffered a third defeat on the bounce in all competitions.

Ajax were stunningly good in Madrid and were 2-0 up inside 18 minutes after goals from Hakim Ziyech and David Neres.

The superb Dusan Tadic, who set up both first-half goals, then dealt the knockout blow just after the hour, his brilliantly converted strike from the edge of the box eventually being awarded after a lengthy VAR consultation.