Flailing Ajax drop out of top 4 after uninspired loss to FC Twente

Ajax dropped out of the Eredivisie’s top four after a lacklustre 2‑1 home defeat to FC Twente, a result that significantly dents their push for second place. Interim coach Óscar García again trusted Wout Weghorst up front, but the hosts started nervously and were punished when Mats Rots sliced through midfield before setting up Ramiz Zerrouki for the opener. Ajax created little early on, though Weghorst eventually equalised after a flowing move involving Steven Berghuis and Mika Godts.

Twente nearly retook the lead immediately after halftime following a defensive error, but Ajax survived thanks to last‑ditch blocks from Lucas Rosa and Youri Baas. The reprieve was brief. With ten minutes left, Bart van Rooij burst free down the right and drilled a low shot beyond Maarten Paes to restore Twente’s advantage.

Twente leapfrog Ajax into fourth with 50 points, leaving the Amsterdam club facing an uphill battle for Champions League qualification.