Published 14:18 IST, December 12th 2019

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.

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Frenkie de Jong sealed a reported €75 million move to Barcelona in 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 kcked out of Champions League on Tuesday night.

 

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Frenkie de Jong's bitter-sweet night

Ajax started night on top of Group H kwing that just a point at home to Valencia would be eugh to see m through to next round of Champions League. However, a solitary goal from Valencia striker Rodrigo meant Spanish side pipped Ajax out of top two and sent last season's semi-finalists crashing out of tournament.

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When Ajax were chasing an equaliser in Amsterdam, Frenkie de Jong was helping Barcelona kck out Inter Milan from Champions League. A late goal from Ansu Fati meant Inter were condemned to same fate as Ajax. At full time, when Catalan players were celebrating hard-earned victory, De Jong was seen clearly distraught after he apparently learned scoreline from Ajax's game.

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Frenkie de Jong's post-match comments on Ajax's elimination

A loss to Valencia meant Ajax dropped to third with 10 points behind Chelsea and Valencia. 

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10:14 IST, December 12th 2019