AC Milan reached the European Champions League knockout round with a 2-0 win at Auxerre, while Arsenal's qualification future was left in doubt after they were lost at Braga 2-0 on Tuesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored twice against Auxerre in September’s Group G opener, netted the first goal in the 64th minute before Ronaldinho added the second during injury time.

The result guaranteed Milan second place in the group as Ajax Amsterdam slumped to a 4-0 defeat against leaders Real Madrid.

Auxerre produced a convincing display in the first half as seven-times champions Milan appeared satisfied to wait for a defensive error from the hosts or a flash of inspiration from Ibrahimovic.

The French club piled on early pressure on to Milan’s defence forcing goalkeeper Christian Abbiati to make several saves.

After the interval, both teams remained well organized and struggled to reached their opponents’ penalty area until Ibrahimovic fired a powerful shot over goalkeeper Oliver Sorin and under the crossbar for his fourth Champions League goal of the season.

From then on, the Italians had the majority of possession and Brazilian striker Ronaldinho sealed victory with a curled shot in extra time, minutes after coming on as a substitute.

Milan have eight points in Group G, four ahead of Ajax in third, with one match to play. Real Madrid top the group on 13 points after beat Ajax 4-0.

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