17 Apr UCL: Juve dumped out by giant-killers Ajax, Barcelona thump Man United

Giant killers Ajax have sensationally eliminated Juventus from the Champions League with a stunning 2-1 win in Turin.

A towering second-half header from 19-year-old captain Matthijs de Ligt saw the Dutch side prevail 3-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1997.

It ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a fourth straight title as Juve’s 23-year wait for European glory goes on.

Another iconic Ajax moment.

This time written by Matthijs de Ligt.#UCL #JUVAJX #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/8Sa1b1OYg9

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 16, 2019

Ajax continued their stunning run in Europe after defeating Ronaldo’s former club Real Madrid in the Round of 16.

Erik ten Hag’s side will meet either Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester City for a spot in the final.

A brace from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona cruise to a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Camp Nou.

Holding a 1-0 lead after the first leg, Messi’s two first-half goals snuffed out any chance the Red Devils had of staging any sort of comeback.

Pure filth from Leo Messi.#UCL #BARMNU #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/TwHHCueZyh

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 16, 2019

A mistake from United goalkeeper David de Gea gifted the Argentine his second with Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho adding a third on 61 minutes via a sensational curling strike.

Goalkeeper howlers don't come much worse than this.

Leo Messi gets his second, but it's all about David de Gea's effort to gift Barcelona a goal.#UCL #BARMNU #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/TJOQoymsdo

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 16, 2019

Simply stunning from Philippe Coutinho.#UCL #BARMNU #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/Bys5jA8cSX

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 16, 2019

Barca will face Liverpool or Porto in the semi-finals with the Reds leading 2-0 after the first leg.