# NEC Nijmegen eliminated by Bodo/Glimt in Champions League > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olympiacos-vs-nec-nijmegen-champions-league-tie > Updated: 2026-08-20T07:55:11.000Z. Sources: 116. Developments: 7. NEC Nijmegen advanced to the UEFA Champions League play-off round following a 2-1 extra-time victory over Olympiacos in the second leg of their third-qualifying round tie. This followed a 0-0 draw in the first leg. In the decisive second leg, Ayoub El Kaabi gave Olympiacos an early lead, but Bryan Linssen equalized for NEC in the 70th minute. After Kostas Fortounis received a direct red card for Olympiacos in the 80th minute, Emre Mor scored the winning goal in extra time. As a result of the defeat, Olympiacos moved to the UEFA Europa League League Phase. NEC Nijmegen subsequently faced Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt in the final qualifying stage. Bodo/Glimt secured their place in the play-offs after a 3-2 extra-time victory against Union Saint-Gilloise. In the matchup against NEC, Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-1 away victory. Following the loss, NEC player Bryan Linssen noted that the Norwegian side capitalized on mistakes and maintained a disciplined approach. Analyst Hedwiges Maduro suggested that Bodo/Glimt’s tactical approach—defending low and utilizing long balls to counter NEC’s high press—serves as a blueprint for how other Eredivisie clubs can combat NEC’s playing style. Despite the defeat, analyst Danny Koevermans noted that NEC presented themselves well against a high-level opponent. Following their exit from the Champions League play-offs, NEC Nijmegen transitioned to the Europa League. This shift has prompted the KNVB to reschedule four Eredivisie matches to accommodate the club’s Thursday European fixtures. The adjusted schedule includes changes to matches against Excelsior, SC Cambuur, SC Heerenveen, and Fortuna Sittard. ## Claims - 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. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The match ended in a 0‑0 draw. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Olympiacos goalkeeper Popović made several key saves, including a decisive intervention at the 53rd minute against Monteiro. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The second leg will be played on 11 August 2026 at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, Netherlands. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Dusan Tadic has agreed in principle to join NEC Nijmegen. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tadic will be eligible to play against Olympiacos in the Champions League third qualifying round. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first leg of the tie is scheduled for 4 August 2024 at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, 21:00. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The return leg is scheduled for 11 August 2024 at the Dutch venue Goffertstadion. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dusan Tadic was born on 20 November 1988 and is 37 years old. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tadic played for Ajax, appearing in 241 matches, scoring 105 goals and providing 112 assists. (corroborated by 3 sources) - At Feyenoord, Tadic made 109 appearances, scoring 29 goals and delivering 35 assists. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tadic left Al Wahda after playing 42 matches, scoring five goals and providing 20 assists in the previous season. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: FK Bodø/Glimt defeats NEC Nijmegen 3-1 in Champions League FK Bodø/Glimt defeated NEC Nijmegen 3-1 in the Champions League, utilizing a low defensive block and counter-attacking strategy that analysts suggest could be a blueprint for opposing Eredivisie teams. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fk-bodglimt-defeats-nec-nijmegen-3-1-in-champions-league ### 2026-08-10: NEC Nijmegen advances to Champions League play-offs after defeating Olympiakos NEC Nijmegen defeated Olympiakos 2-1 in extra time to reach the Champions League play-offs, while Panathinaikos and Bodo/Glimt also secured advancement in their respective European qualifying matches. 62 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-fc-travels-to-netherlands-for-champions-league-qualifier ### 2026-08-07: NEC Nijmegen and Olympiacos face Champions League qualifying decider NEC Nijmegen and Olympiacos face off in the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round after a 0-0 draw in the first leg. NEC faces severe squad shortages due to suspensions. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-eyes-champions-league-progress-and-elies-skrievi-transfer ### 2026-08-03: Olympiacos and NEC draw 0-0 in Champions League qualifier Olympiacos and NEC drew 0‑0 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier; the decisive return match is set for 11 August in Nijmegen. 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-releases-tickets-for-champions-league-away-match-in-nijmegen ### 2026-08-01: Olympiacos to host NEC Nijmegen in Champions League qualifier Olympiacos host NEC Nijmegen on 4 Aug 2026 in a Champions League qualifier; Mendilibar stresses two‑leg tie, NEC report fit defenders, tickets on sale, odds favor Olympiacos. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-lyonnais-holds-advantage-over-sparta-prague-in-champions-league-preliminaries ### 2026-07-26: Dusan Tadic signs two‑year deal with NEC Nijmegen, set to face Olympiakos in Champions League qualifiers Dusan Tadic, 37, has joined NEC Nijmegen on a two‑year deal and will face Olympiakos in the Champions League third‑qualifying round, first leg on Aug 4, 2024. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dusan-tadic-to-join-nec-nijmegen-ahead-of-champions-league-tie-with-olympiacos ### 2026-07-24: Olympiacos to host NEC Nijmegen in Champions League qualifying tie Olympiacos host NEC Nijmegen on 4 Aug (21:00) and travel for the second leg on 11 Aug, with NEC’s Kai Sircous calling the Greek side the favorite. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-to-host-nec-nijmegen-in-champions-league-qualifying-tie --- Cite as: NEC Nijmegen eliminated by Bodo/Glimt in Champions League. 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