Heartbreak for Juventus, Man United in Champions League

Wednesday, 17 April 2019 08:58

Juventus and Manchester United have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League.

Italian giants Juve were beaten 2-1 at home by Dutch side Ajax in the second-leg of the quarter-finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Juventus the lead after 28 minutes, but the visitors scored a goal each in either half to register a 3-2 aggregate victory.

In Tuesday’s other clash, Barcelona thrashed Manchester United 3-0 in the Nou Camp to reach the semi-finals 4-0 on aggregate.

Lionel Messi struck twice for Barca, while Philippe Coutinho scored the third goal.

More from Sport

Bangladesh claim first test win in Australia as Green ton in vain

Bangladesh has chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series-opener in Darwin on Sunday in one of test cricket's greatest upsets.
Djokovic falls in Cincinnati heat in first match since Wimbledon

Thiago Agustin Tirante has rallied past Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-4 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, as the Serbian struggled in the heat and required a medical timeout in a disappointing US Open tune-up.
Islam Makhachev wins record 17th straight fight at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA) has successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship Saturday night, defeating Ireland's Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) while also setting an impressive record in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Germany's Liebmann smashes 1500m world record

Germany's Johannes Liebmann has smashed the world record for the men's 1500 metres at the European Aquatics Championships on Saturday, knocking almost four seconds off the previous record in a dominant display.
Inter sign England defender Spence from Tottenham

Inter Milan have signed England international winger Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur on a contract running until June 30, 2031, the Serie A club said on Saturday.