N.E.C. Nijmegen will play a historic match in the Champions League qualifier against Olympiakos Piraeus on 11 August 2026. This is the first time the club has reached the third qualifying round. The match kicks off at 19:30 at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen.
What can we expect from this match?
The first match between the two teams will take place on 4 August in Piraeus. The result of that match will determine how N.E.C. must approach the return leg. The club from Nijmegen has never played in the Champions League before, while Olympiakos has plenty of experience at this level.
Why is this a milestone for N.E.C.?
N.E.C. finished last season in third place in the Eredivisie with 59 points. This is the best performance ever for the club. With 77 goals, it had the second-best attack in the league, but the defense was weaker with 53 goals conceded.
Who are the key players for N.E.C.?
Dušan Tadić is the most notable summer signing. The Serbian forward brings experience and creativity. He can make the difference in attack with his passing and finishing.
How is N.E.C. preparing for this match?
The preparation was not perfect, with four losses in seven friendly matches. However, N.E.C. scored in six of the seven matches, showing that the attack is functioning well. The defense remains a weak spot.
