# European club friendlies in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-club-friendlies-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-07-28T19:49:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, Cypriot side AEK Larnaca traveled to the Netherlands and secured a 2‑1 win over local team Helmond in a preseason friendly.

Later that month, Greek club Volos FC continued the pattern of foreign clubs using Dutch venues for preparation, defeating SC Cambuur 2‑1 on Dutch soil. The match featured goals from Tzoka and Charalaboglou, a red card for Urto, and set up Volos' next friendly against Heracles.

These two events illustrate a brief series of Mediterranean clubs staging competitive summer friendlies in the Netherlands, each resulting in narrow 2‑1 victories against Dutch opposition.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Volos beats Cambuur 2-1 in Dutch friendly

Volos FC defeated SC Cambuur 2-1 in a Dutch friendly, with goals by Tzoka and Charalaboglou; Volos played a man down after Urto's red card.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volos-beats-cambuur-2-1-in-dutch-friendly

### 2026-07-04: AEK Larnaca defeats Helmond 2-1 in Dutch friendly

AEK Larnaca beat Helmond 2-1 in a Dutch friendly, with Riad Bayts scoring both goals; coach Kamoranezi praised the performance ahead of upcoming matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aek-larnaca-defeats-helmond-2-1-in-dutch-friendly

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