Ajax reached their first UCL semifinal in more than 20 years by beating Juventus, while Barcelona proved too much for Man United. Gab Marcotti examines where things went wrong for Juventus and where the blame lies following their second leg defeat against Ajax. ESPN FC's Craig Burley credits Ajax for teaching Juventus a footballing lesson over two legs in their Champions League quarterfinal tie. ESPN FC's Craig Burley believes Manchester United got a dose of reality following their three-goal defeat in Barcelona. Barcelona are close to reaching an agreement to sign defender Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, club sources have told ESPN FC. The La Liga leaders have the situation "under control," according to the sources, and not getting the deal over the line now would provide similar levels of disappointment to last summer when they were turned down by Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann at the last minute. TRANSFERS ESPN's step-by-step guide to a transfer Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - Chelsea track Paranaense's Guimaraes - United plan summer overhaul - Real's Varane considering future - Barca after €300m in sales - United eye Saul, City want Rodri Juventus and Bayern Munich are also keen on De Ligt but one source has said the Netherlands international...