NEC qualify for Champions League first round after beating Go Ahead Eagles

NEC have qualified for the Champions League first qualifying round for the first time in club history. The achievement came after a 2-1 victory over Go Ahead Eagles on the final matchday.

The win lifted NEC to third place in the Eredivisie. This displaced FC Twente from the European spot.

FC Twente suffered a 5-1 defeat to league champions PSV. The heavy loss confirmed their fall to fourth place.

The third‑place finish ends an eighteen‑year absence from European competition for NEC. It marks a historic return to the continent's premier club tournament.

NEC will now prepare for the Champions League first‑round tie. The club sees the upcoming fixtures as a chance to build on their recent success.

The achievement highlights a shift in the Dutch league hierarchy this season. NEC’s historic milestone adds fresh intrigue to future European campaigns.