Europa draw charts NEC’s Champions League route against Olympiakos

NEC learned on Monday that it will face Olympiakos Piraeus of Griekenland in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, after UEFA conducted the draw in Nyon. The Dutch side, along with Ajax and FC Twente, also received their possible next routes in Europa competition.

The draw took place on Monday under the auspices of the European football federation UEFA, which convenes its meetings in the Swiss town of Nyon. UEFA’s draw determines the pathway for clubs across the continent.

Olympiakos Piraeus, based in the Greek city of Piraeus, will represent Griekenland in the same round of the competition. The Griekenland side has previously participated in the competition’s qualifying phases.

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The third qualifying round determines which clubs advance to the Champions League playoff stage, a crucial step toward the group phase. Success in this round can secure a place among Europe’s elite clubs.

Ajax and FC Twente, both Dutch clubs, were also assigned potential opponents for the next stages, though the specific match‑ups were not disclosed. Their upcoming opponents will be revealed after the subsequent draw.

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All three clubs now focus on preparing for their upcoming Europese fixtures, which could shape their season objectives. The outcomes will influence their domestic campaigns as well.