Real Madrid Women secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ajax in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League at Sportpark De Tukker. The match, played on 26 August 2026, ended without incident but told a clear story of superiority. Felicia Schröder opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, and Janou Levels doubled the lead after the break. By then it was obvious Real had come to control proceedings.
Schröder's goal came from a well-worked move, and Real never looked back. The hosts managed three shots on target but could not test the goalkeeper seriously. To be fair, Ajax had their moments in transitions, but Real's defence held firm throughout. The visitors' composure on the ball was their defining characteristic.
Levels made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute, capitalising on Ajax's tiredness. Real had already turned to their squad by then, bringing on fresh legs to manage the game. Seven shots on target against Ajax's three tells you everything about who dictated play. And here's the thing — Real did not need to force it.
Statistics do not capture temperament, but they do not lie either. Real had 68 per cent possession and 68 attacks to Ajax's 32 and 46. The visitors lost their man occasionally in the first half, but recovered quickly. What mattered was the pattern: Real passing, Ajax chasing.
Eight substitutions were made during the match, mostly by Real to protect their advantage. Schröder and Levels both came off in the 81st minute, replaced by Lotte Keukelaar and another attacker. The game had been won and lost long before the final whistle.
Real Madrid advance to the next round with their clean-sheet run continuing. They had kept three clean sheets on the spin in this competition, and Ajax offered little resistance. The table goes out of the window in these games, but qualification is what counts.
