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NEC gears up for Champions League debut against Bodø/Glimt
Coach Dick Schreuder indicates that NEC is not fully ready for the Champions League as Nijmegen prepares for the anthem's music.
NEC's coach Dick Schreuder acknowledges that the club is not entirely prepared for Champions League football. He referred to the hustle and bustle surrounding the match and mentioned he could not find parking near De Goffert, where the game will take place.
Tomorrow, NEC fans will hear the Champions League anthem ringing out at De Goffert for the first time, ahead of the match against Bodø/Glimt. This match marks the start of the knockout phase of the tournament, with the return leg taking place next week in Norway.
NEC is facing a crucial match against Bodø/Glimt in the hope of advancing to the main stage of the Champions League. The winner of this tie will qualify among Europe’s elite clubs.
The excitement among NEC supporters in Nijmegen is building, and there is much enthusiasm for this special occasion in the club's history. This is the first time NEC is playing in the knockout phase of the Champions League.
According to reports, the match between NEC and Bodø/Glimt will be broadcast live by NOS, giving fans the opportunity to follow the game.
Among other Dutch players competing in the Champions League, Nathan Aké and Ruben Kluivert recently played to draws against Fenerbahçe and Olympique Lyonnais, respectively, in their latest qualifiers.