Dutch side Ajax has boosted their chances of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 by beating Spanish giants Barcelona 2-1 in their Group H clash on Tuesday at their home in Amsterdam Arena.
AC Milan's 3-0 win away to Celtic in the other game in Group H means the Dutch side remain third, a point behind Milan, and will need to win in Italy when the two sides meet in two weeks' time to progress.
According to Sport24, Ajax was in command of the first half with goals from Thulani Serero and Danny Hoessen and although they played almost the second-half with ten players after Joel Veltman got a red card, they refused to let go of their control and led Barcelona to a first defeat in any competition this season.
For Barcelona, the single goal was shot by Xavi after his side was awarded a penalty shootout in the 49th minute, the report added.
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