Schröder and Levels take the first leg
Real Madrid CF won 0-2 against Ajax in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier thanks to goals from Felicia Schröder, with a stunning direct free-kick just before half-time, and another strike from Janou Levels. The return leg will be played on Wednesday, September 2nd at 20:00h.
26 AUG 2026
The Madridistas came out for the match eager to secure victory. The first big chance of the game arrived in the ninth minute from Linda Caicedo's feet, but Liefting thwarted the Colombian's attempt. Andreia Jacinto also came close following a corner. Ajax showed signs of life, but they didn't seem entirely comfortable in the match. The complete opposite was true for the white team, who generated danger again through Keukelaar. For their part, the Dutch club also forced a reaction from Frohms, who made a good stretch to save the goal. Before the break, Keukelaar hit the woodwork, and it was Schröder who eventually broke the deadlock with a spectacular direct free-kick that found the back of the net to make it 0-1.
After the restart, Pau Quesada substituted Linda Caicedo for Noe Bejarano. Eva Navarro moved forward to allow the player from Cadiz to occupy the right-back position. Frohms had to make two one-on-one saves to prevent what would have been the equalising goal. Angeldahl for the white club. The minutes ticked by, and Ajax reduced their attacking intensity. Furthermore, Janou Levels, after missing the first opportunity, made it 0-2 from inside the area following a good play by Keukelaar. The full-back celebrated with tears. Silvia Cristóbal, Comendador, and Beerensteyn came on in the final minutes to seal a victory that they will seek to confirm on Wednesday, September 2nd, at 20:00h at the Domingo Stéfano, where the return leg will be played.