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Michael Jones

Ajax vs Rangers LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction as Ajax notch comfortable win

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In-form Ajax prepare for Rangers in opening UCL encounter

Ajax built a commanding early lead before overwhelming Rangers 4-0 in Champions League Group A at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Edson Alvarez, Steven Berghuis and Mohammed Kudus scored in a one-sided first half and Steven Bergwijn added the fourth 10 minutes from time to complete the rout.

It was a dominant display from a new-look Ajax, who sold several key players over the summer, and lost head coach Erik ten Hag to Manchester United, but still proved far too strong for the Scottish side - last season’s Europa League runners-up.

Borna Barisic did have a goal disallowed for the Gers after an offside in the build-up but they were largely outclassed.

Relive all the action as Ajax beat Rangers in the Champions League:

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