Ajax opened their Eredivisie 2025 campaign with a commanding 2–0 victory over Heracles on Sunday, 24 August 2025, at the Amsterdam Arena. The match, which kicked off at 14:45 UTC on Matchday 3, saw the home side take a 1–0 lead into half-time before sealing the win in the second half. Referee Marc Nagtegaal of the Netherlands officiated the contest, which marked an important early-season test for both sides.

For Ajax, this result provided a crucial three points as they sought to establish momen...