Ajax 1-2 Real Madrid: Asensio snatches late UCL victor after VAR contention

Ajax hoped to have verified a draw when Hakim Ziyech scored, with Karim Benzema having prior put Real Madrid in the number one spot following great work from Vinicius Junior. In any case, substitute Marco Asensio scored a late victor as Real Madrid beat Ajax 2-1 in the primary leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

AJAX 1-2 REAL MADRID! Asensio has most likely snatched triumph for Madrid right toward the finish of the match! Ajax have bet somewhat in the end throes of the amusement and that shows as Carvajal is played into sections of land of room down the right. The full-back whips in a delightful ball that neither Onana nor Van de Beek can get to, however Asensio improves the situation a straightforward finish at the back post. The official checks with VAR as there was a challenge in midfield, yet the objective is permitted to stand.

Genuine Madrid snatched a 2-1 prevail upon Ajax in the primary leg of their Champions League keep going 16 tie on Wednesday, as VAR showed up in the challenge.

Having had a Nicolas Tagliafico objective prohibited in the principal half after a survey, Ajax wound up behind through Karim Benzema's 60th objective in the competition.

Hakim Ziyech thought he had verified a merited draw for the home side at Johan Cruijff ArenA, however Marco Asensio struck late on to place Madrid responsible for the tie.