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Olympiacos and NEC draw 0-0 in Champions League qualifier
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League third‑qualifying round between Greek side Olympiacos Piraeus and Dutch club NEC Nijmegen ended in a goalless draw on 4 August 2026 at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. Olympiacos, coached by José Luis Mendilibar, created early chances, notably a header from a corner at the 13th minute, while NEC, managed by Dick Schreuder, pressed with several attempts but could not find the net. Both teams finished the match without scoring, leaving the tie level.
The decisive second leg will be played on 11 August 2026 at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen. The winner will advance to the Champions League play‑offs, where they will face the victor of the Union Saint‑Gilloise‑Union Saint‑Gilloise tie. Ticket sales for the return match opened on 4 August, and Mendilibar expressed optimism that a week of preparation could secure progression for Olympiacos.
Entities
Dick Schreuder · El Kaabi · Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium · Goffertstadion · José Luis Mendilibar · Karaiskakis Stadium · Kondo Sano · NEC Nijmegen · Nick Popović · Nick Sturner · Olympiacos FC · Olympiacos Football Club
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Olympiacos have not won a European home match this season, recording three draws and one loss at home.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Olympiacos goalkeeper Popović made several key saves, including a decisive intervention at the 53rd minute against Monteiro. m.tribune.gr · www.real.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ticket sales for the return leg in the Netherlands opened on 4 August, priced at €32 for regular tickets and €48 for VIP passes.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The second leg will be played on 11 August 2026 at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, Netherlands. m.tribune.gr · www.real.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] The match ended in a 0‑0 draw. fonimaleviziou.gr · m.tribune.gr · www.real.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Olympiacos and NEC Nijmegen played the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on 4 August 2026 at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. fonimaleviziou.gr · m.tribune.gr · www.real.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olympiacos coach José Luis Mendilibar announced a starting lineup for the first leg, excluding Santiago Espejo and George Masouras. difernews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] NEC Nijmegen qualified for the Champions League third qualifying round after finishing third in the 2025‑26 Eredivisie season. www.planetzone.nl · www.voetbalnieuws.nl