N.E.C. Nijmegen has achieved a historic third place in the 2025/26 Eredivisie and secured a Champions League spot for the first time.
What does this mean for N.E.C. Nijmegen?
The team's successes are entirely self-made, thanks to manager Dick Schreuder's attacking brand of football.
What is the route to the Champions League?
N.E.C. Nijmegen will face Greek giants Olympiacos in the third qualifying round. Olympiacos finished second in the 2025/26 Greek Super League, six points behind champions AEK Athens.
What are the next steps?
If N.E.C. Nijmegen reaches the play-offs, it will face either Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt or Belgian Super Cup winners Union Saint-Gilloise. Currently, defender Perr Schuurs is sidelined. N.E.C. Nijmegen fought valiantly and earned a strong 0-0 draw against Olympiacos in Piraeus on August 4th.
