Ajax experienced their most devastating Eredivisie defeat to date on Sunday, succumbing to a crushing 6-0 loss against Feyenoord in the highly anticipated De Klassieker showdown.
This staggering defeat marks a historic low for Ajax in the Eredivisie, eclipsing their previous record for the most significant margin of defeat in the Dutch top-flight.
The last time Ajax faced such a resounding loss, by a margin of five goals or more, was in 1964 when they suffered a 9-4 defeat against De Kuip.
Ajax vs Feyenoord (Via eredivisie/Twitter)
In this recent encounter, Feyenoord showcased their dominance with Igor Paixao and Yankuba Minteh each netting a brace, while David Hancko and Quinton Timber also found the back of the net, sealing a comprehensive victory at the Feyenoord Stadium.
The match highlighted Feyenoord’s superiority as they registered a total of 31 shots compared to Ajax’s single attempt, asserting control over the game from kickoff to the final whistle.
Moreover, this defeat marks Ajax’s 14th loss across all competitions this season, equalling their previous record for the most defeats in a single campaign.
Ajax vs Feyenoord (Via eredivisie/Twitter)
In other news, it’s worth noting that England international Jordan Henderson was absent from the matchday squad due to an ongoing injury, which sidelined him from participating in England’s recent friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium.
Looking ahead, John van ‘t Schip’s Ajax squad will seek redemption as they gear up to face FC Twente in a pivotal league clash scheduled for April 14.
Currently occupying sixth place in the Eredivisie standings, Ajax faces the reality of missing out on Champions League football next season, intensifying the importance of upcoming fixtures.
