Ajax vs Feyenoord
The Classic rivalry between Ajax and Feyenoord.
Ajax and Feyenoord have a longstanding rivalry, called De Klassieker ("The Classic").
Quick Facts
- Competition
- Eredivisie
- First meeting
- 1920s (Regular competitive fixtures established)
- Cultural divide
- Amsterdam vs Rotterdam
- Key philosophy clash
- Total Football vs Pragmatic Resilience
Lore & Background
The rivalry between Ajax and Feyenoord is a clash between two teams from the two biggest cities in the Netherlands. The first memorable Klassieker from a Feijenoord point of view took place on 11 November 1956, when Daan den Bleijker scored four times to give Feijenoord a 7–3 win over their archrivals.
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