Sun Feb 02 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Ajax and Feyenoord Set for Crucial Eredivisie Showdown

**Amsterdam, Netherlands** – A crucial Eredivisie clash awaits as Ajax and Feyenoord face off in “De Klassieker” on Sunday, February 2nd, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The match, kicking off at 8:30 am ET (5:30 am PT) in the US, holds significant implications for both teams’ title and Champions League aspirations.

Ajax, currently behind league leaders PSV, will be looking to close the four-point gap. However, they will be without several key players including Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, Owen Wijndal, and Gaston Avila due to injury. Manager Francesco Farioli is expected to field a midfield trio of Kenneth Taylor, Jordan Henderson, and Kian Fitz-Jim, with Wout Weghorst leading the attack.

Feyenoord, also with a game in hand, are battling for a Champions League spot alongside their European campaign. Their injury list is considerably longer, with Justin Bijlow, Chris-Kevin Nadje, Calvin Stengs, Jordan Lotomba, Quinten Timber, and Ramiz Zerrouki all sidelined. Timon Wellenreuther, Antoni Milambo, and Hwang In-beom are expected to fill in, with Ayase Ueda replacing the injured Santiago Gimenez upfront.

US viewers can watch the match live via ESPN+. Fans outside the US may require a VPN to access their usual streaming services. GOAL’s Live Match Centre will provide live updates throughout the game. The highly anticipated derby promises a thrilling encounter between two of the Eredivisie’s giants.

Read More