Real Madrid Advances to Champions League Group Stage with 2-1 Victory Over Ajax

Real Madrid secured qualification for the group stage of the Women’s Champions League for the sixth consecutive season, defeating Ajax 2-1 on aggregate after a hard-fought victory at home.

Second-Half Goals Secure Win

The Spanish side, having won the first leg in Amsterdam, extended their lead thanks to goals from midfielder Schröder in the 58th minute and a late strike by Linda C. in the 96th minute. Ajax took the lead early in the second half with a goal from Snoeijs.

Madrid’s Defensive Solidity

Despite Ajax’s initial pressure and a goal from Snoeijs in the 48th minute, Madrid remained resilient, employing a more direct style of play and maintaining a clean sheet for the majority of the match. Pau Quesada’s side responded aggressively after conceding, bringing on fresh legs with substitutions from Lakrar, Linda C., and Caruso. Linda C. made her debut, nearly scoring in the 79th minute. Schröder also scored in the first leg and added a brace against Atlético.

Match Details

Real Madrid Lineup:

Frohms, Eva Navarro (Lakrar, 70’), M. Méndez, Andersson, Levels, Toletti (Linda C., 54’), Elisa, Andreia J.J., Keukelaar (Beerensteyn, 90’), Angeldahl (Caruso, 70’) and Schröder.

Ajax Lineup:

Liefting, Visscher, Kees, Knol, Noordam, Spitse, Snoeijs, Van Hensbergen (Te Brake, 68’), Touon, Van Koppen and Thomas (Noordermeer, 68’).

Goals:

0-1 (min. 48): Snoeijs. 1-1 (min. 58): Schröder. 2-1 (min. 96): Linda C.