sport news Chris Sutton backs Ajax to pull off Champions League shock and win competition

'They can go on and win it... they are that good!': Chris Sutton backs Ajax to pull off Champions League shock after after dumping out Juventus Ajax reached semi-final of Champions League after dominating Juventus in Turin Dutch side will face either Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur in last four But Chris Sutton believes Ajax are no longer the pushovers everyone expected

By Dan Ripley for MailOnline

Published: 23:02 BST, 16 April 2019 | Updated: 23:23 BST, 16 April 2019

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Chris Sutton insists Ajax have what it takes to go all the way and win the Champions League after adding Juventus to their list of European scalps this season. 

The Dutch side, who started their campaign in the second qualifying round back in July, won 2-1 at the Allianz Stadium to progress 3-2 on aggregate in their quarter-final.

Having already beaten Real Madrid in the competition and drawing twice with Bayern Munich, they will now face either Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-final, with Sutton believing they now carry a genuine fear factor.

Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt leads the celebrations after their Champions League win at Juventus

Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt leads the celebrations after their Champions League win at Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were outplayed on home soil in the quarter-final tie

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were outplayed on home soil in the quarter-final tie

There were jubilant celebrations within the away dressing room following the final whistle

There were jubilant celebrations within the away dressing room following the final whistle

The players celebrated in style as they secured their progression to the semi-finals

The players celebrated in style as they secured their progression to the semi-finals

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana dances in the away dressing room in Turin on Wednesday night

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana dances in the away dressing room in Turin on Wednesday night

The Ajax squad pose for a selfie on the pitch in front of the jubilant travelling support

The Ajax squad pose for a selfie on the pitch in front of the jubilant travelling support

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