NEC end the Champions League dream
Olympiacos are out of Champions League qualifying. NEC Nijmegen beat you 2–1 after extra time in De Goffert on Tuesday, sealing the third qualifying round tie (4). Mendilibar did not hide from it: "NEC have simply played better than we have" (4).
Europa League is the next challenge
Mendilibar told the squad not to hang their heads. The Europa League is now the target (4). Retsos admitted the team were below the level required and said Olympiacos have bounced back before.
The weird night in Nijmegen
Emre Mor's earring delayed his substitution for nearly three minutes (3). NEC's veterans stepped up, Gonzalo Crettaz impressed in goal, and owner Marcel Boekhoorn made the trip to watch (3).
Atromitos next, league opener
You face Atromitos at home on Saturday, August 22 at 21:00. Last season ended on a win over Panathinaikos and a draw at AEK Athens.
