Van Bommel 'wouldn't hurt a fly' but challenged Bouwman, Ajax collapses in De Klassieker

In the intense De Klassieker Eredivisie match, Ajax lost 1-3 at home to PSV, but not due to goals or possession. Everything exploded from a decisive challenge by Ruben van Bommel. Van Bommel, known worldwide as 'wouldn't hurt a fly', challenged Aaron Bouwman hard enough that the Ajax player was sidelined for weeks. According to Kieft's analysis on Goal.com, the match was not just a routine clash but a living example of brutality and lack of discipline in Dutch football. PSV won convincingly, but Ajax reacted furiously, leading to multiple yellow cards and widespread embarrassment. Ajax captain Davy Klaassen, known for his gentle nature, was publicly mocked for suddenly exploding. 'He normally wouldn't hurt a fly!' Kieft quoted, and the world seemed to laugh in unison. But behind the laughter was the real pain for Ajax – a team charging into the title race but revealing weaknesses in spirit and discipline.