Real Madrid edge past Ajax into semi-finals
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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Real Madrid 2-1 Ajax
Álex Martín's 78th-minute penalty sent Madrid into their third semi-final in four seasons, setting up a tie with Benfica.
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- Real Madrid into third UEFA Youth League semi-final in four years
- Dani Gómez gives Madrid early lead, chesting down and dispatching Achraf Hakimi cross
- Brilliant volley from Noa Lang levels matters following Justin Kluivert's free-kick
- Álex Martín converts penalty with 12 minutes left after Dani de Wit handball
- Eight-goal Ajax forward Kaj Sierhuis fails to score for first time this season
- Guti's side face Benfica in semi-finals on 21 April in Nyon
- Madrid lost both previous semis, 4-0 to Benfica in 2014 and 3-1 to Paris last term