Marco Asensio hands real Real Madrid victory over Ajax after VAR reprieve

• Reigning champions win first leg 2-1 in Amsterdam
• Nicolás Tagliafico’s goal disallowed in first half

Marco Asensio scored a late winner for Real Madrid in a 2-1 victory at Ajax Amsterdam, who were left to rue a goal disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in their Champions League last-16, first leg on Wednesday.

Karim Benzema swept holders Real into the lead in the second half, before Hakim Ziyech scored a deserved equaliser as an energetic Ajax created more than enough chances to win comfortably on the night.

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