Feyenoord Rotterdam stuns Ajax with a 6-0 victory in De Klassieker
In a thrilling match that took place on Sunday, Feyenoord Rotterdam delivered a stunning performance to beat Ajax 6-0 at home in a new edition of De Klassieker in the Eredivisie. This victory not only boosts Feyenoord both mentally and numerically but also puts them in a strong position to continue fighting for the top spot in the league with PSV Eindhoven.
Mexican striker Santiago Giménez, who started the match, played a vital role in the game and was substituted in the 75th minute for Japan’s Ayase Ueda. Despite his impressive performance, Giménez could not find the back of the net and only managed to secure an assist, putting him behind in the championship’s individual scoring table.
Feyenoord displayed their dominance in the Netherlands classic with a historic win at the De Kuip Stadium. This defeat leaves Ajax in sixth place overall with 45 points after the twenty-ninth day, while Arne Slot’s team remains in second place, trailing by nine points.
The match saw Feyenoord accelerate in the final stretch of the first half, with goals from Igor Paixao, Yankuba Minteh, and David Hancko securing a 3-0 lead before halftime. The second half saw Feyenoord continue their dominance, with Minteh scoring his second goal of the match and Quinten Timber adding another goal to the tally.
The final blow came in the form of Paixao’s second goal, sealing the 6-0 victory for Feyenoord. This result marks the biggest defeat suffered by Ajax in their entire history within the local competition, further solidifying Feyenoord’s position as a force to be reckoned with in the Eredivisie.