Updated December 12th, 2019 at 14:18 IST
Frenkie de Jong gutted after learning about Ajax's elimination from the Champions League
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong was disappointed after learning about Ajax's Champions League elimination. Ajax lost to Valencia at home. Read on for more.
Advertisement
Frenkie de Jong sealed a reported €75 million move to Barcelona in the summer after some stellar performances with Ajax. Apparently, De Jong is still quite attached to his old club and he appeared to be devastated after Ajax were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Looks like Frenkie De Jong just saw Ajax went out 💔 pic.twitter.com/jv1GcPS4f6
— B/R Football (@brfootball)
Also Read | Georginio Wijnaldum, Frenkie De Jong Send Strong Anti-racism Message In Celebration
Frenkie de Jong's bitter-sweet night
Ajax started the night on top of Group H knowing that just a point at home to Valencia would be enough to see them through to the next round of the Champions League. However, a solitary goal from Valencia striker Rodrigo meant the Spanish side pipped Ajax out of the top two and sent last season's semi-finalists crashing out of the tournament.
Also Read | El Clasico Between Real Madrid And Barcelona Cancelled Once Again Due To Safety Reason
It was a very tough night in the @CruijffArenA. Our @ChampionsLeague journey ends after 10 points in the group stage. That hurts.
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970)
We’ll stick together now and give our utmost best. Full focus on Sunday cause there's another big match coming up! pic.twitter.com/bimDpnsyTB
When Ajax were chasing an equaliser in Amsterdam, Frenkie de Jong was helping Barcelona knock out Inter Milan from the Champions League. A late goal from Ansu Fati meant Inter were condemned to the same fate as Ajax. At full time, when the Catalan players were celebrating the hard-earned victory, De Jong was seen clearly distraught after he apparently learned the scoreline from Ajax's game.
Also Read | Inter Milan Vs Barcelona: Ansu Fati's Late Strike Sends Conte's Men Crashing Out Of UCL
Frenkie de Jong's post-match comments on Ajax's elimination
Frenkie de Jong was looking out for the Ajax result at the San Siro 💔 pic.twitter.com/ANqFJEDIxB
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
A loss to Valencia meant Ajax dropped to third with 10 points behind Chelsea and Valencia.
Also Read | Liverpool, Chelsea Through To Champions League Last 16 As Ajax Go Out
Advertisement
Published December 12th, 2019 at 10:14 IST