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PSV and Ajax eliminated from Women's Champions League, Feyenoord wins Europa Cup tie

PSV and Ajax have exited the Women's Champions League, while Feyenoord advances successfully in the Europa Cup.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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PSV and Ajax eliminated from Women's Champions League, Feyenoord wins Europa Cup tie — Photo: Nationaal Archief · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

PSV and Ajax were eliminated on Wednesday in the last qualifying round of the Women's Champions League. This means there will be no Dutch clubs participating in the main tournament this season, a situation that has not occurred since the 2022/2023 season. PSV lost the second leg against HB Køge and could not undo the deficit from the first leg, according to Voetbal International.

The elimination of PSV and Ajax has consequences for Dutch women's football. The clubs not only lose financial income from the Champions League, but the exit also impacts the UEFA coefficient rankings. Without participation in the main tournament, the Netherlands may experience negative effects in the long term.

Feyenoord, on the other hand, achieved success in the Europa Cup, where they managed to win their two-legged tie against Anderlecht. This provides the club with an opportunity to further develop on the European stage. Feyenoord's performances contrast with those of PSV and Ajax, who fell short at crucial moments.

Archive photo: PSV and Ajax eliminated from Women's Champions League, Feyenoord wins Europa Cup tie — Archive photoPhoto: 7ojozat · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Various media outlets have noted that the absence of PSV and Ajax in the Women's Champions League is disappointing. NOS reports that these results could have significant implications for the future of Dutch women's football.

The stakes are high, especially in light of increasing competition at the European level. For clubs like PSV and Ajax, qualifying for the Champions League was essential not just for sporting success, but also for maintaining financial health. The revenues from this tournament are crucial for the further development of the clubs.

With no representatives from the Netherlands in the Champions League, this could also affect the attractiveness of the competition and the opportunities for talent development in women's football in the Netherlands.

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