paroolSep 2, 2026, 20:15

Ajax women lose to Real Madrid in stoppage time and miss out on Champions League group stage

The Ajax women's team was knocked out of Champions League contention following a last-minute defeat to Real Madrid. PSV Eindhoven also missed out on the group stage, while Feyenoord successfully advanced in the Europa Cup after a victory over Anderlecht.

The Ajax women's football team has been eliminated from the Champions League after a dramatic late defeat to Real Madrid. Despite taking the lead through a Katja Snoeijs goal shortly after halftime, Ajax saw their advantage disappear when Felicia Schröder equalized. The game was ultimately decided in stoppage time when Linda Caicedo scored from a counter-attack, securing victory for the Spanish side. As a result, Ajax will compete in the Europa Cup for the remainder of the season.

Elsewhere, PSV Eindhoven also failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage after drawing 1-1 with HB Køge following a previous first-leg loss. Conversely, the women's team of Feyenoord achieved success in the Europa Cup qualifiers by defeating Anderlecht 3-1 at home. This victory, played in front of a home crowd for the first time in their European history, allowed the Rotterdam club to progress after overcoming a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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