Olympiacos Piraeus vs NEC Nijmegen - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round Match - Olympiacos Piraeus vs Nijmegen.
Olympiacos return to European action on Tuesday evening as they welcome Dutch surprise package NEC Nijmegen to the Karaiskakis Stadium for the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. The Greek heavyweights enter the competition determined to secure a return to Europe's elite after narrowly missing out on the domestic title last season, while NEC are enjoying one of the biggest moments in the club's history as they prepare for their first-ever Champions League qualifier. With Olympiacos boasting one of Europe's strongest home records in continental competition and NEC eager to prove they belong on this stage, an intriguing battle awaits in Piraeus. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 CET/CEST, 2:00 p.m. US Eastern) at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis.
How to Watch Olympiacos Piraeus vs NEC Nijmegen - UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round Match
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Team News
Olympiacos Piraeus
- Olympiacos begin their competitive season in this tie after an extensive preseason under new head coach José Luis Mendilibar.
- The hosts are expected to build around experienced striker Ayoub El Kaabi, captain Kostas Fortounis, goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, and winger Chiquinho.
- Defender David Carmo remains unavailable, while the rest of the first-team squad is expected to be fit for selection.
NEC Nijmegen
- NEC enter the Champions League qualifiers for the first time in club history following an outstanding 2025-26 Eredivisie season.
- Head coach Rogier Meijer has retained the core of last season's squad, with striker Koki Ogawa leading the attack.
- The Dutch side have no major fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to Greece.
Predicted Line-ups
Olympiacos Piraeus (4-2-3-1)
- Tzolakis; Saliakas, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Hezze, Mouzakitis; Chiquinho, Kostas Fortounis, Gelson Martins; Ayoub El Kaabi
NEC Nijmegen (4-2-3-1)
- Roefs; Pereira, Sandler, Nuytinck, Verdonk; Proper, Schöne; Hansen, Tavşan, Sano; Koki Ogawa
