CL: Gladbach through, Ajax out

Thorgan Hazard and Raffael both scored hat-tricks as Borussia Monchengladbach eased into the Champions League group stage with a 9-2 aggregate victory over Swiss side Young Boys.

Bundesliga club Monchengladbach, leading 3-1 from the first leg in Bern, never looked in danger of exiting the competition as Hazard’s opener and two quick-fire goals from Brazilian Raffael gave them a 3-0 advantage at the break.

Belgian Hazard tapped home Raffael’s centre to extend the lead before the latter completed his treble from close range to put Young Boys to the sword.

An unstoppable free-kick from French forward Yoric Ravet pulled one back for the visitors but Hazard had the final say as he turned in a pass from substitute Julian Korb.

Four-time European champions Ajax were the most high-profile casualty on Wednesday evening as they were condemned to the Europa League by a 5-2 aggregate defeat …

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