Removing alias from finder window?

hi! somehow i created an alias "Documents" folder which shows up in my Finder window. i am unable to open it with a right or left click to try and move it to the trash. i am also unable to drag it to the trash. can anyone help please?

Both of you.....Thank you thank you a thousand times, thank you! couldn't get rid of this and one other folder for the life of me!

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