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NEC Nijmegen eliminated by Bodo/Glimt in Champions League

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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.

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