Valente takes lessons from Feyenoord’s heavy Barcelona defeat
The Feyenoord captain believes he showed he can compete at Champions League level despite a 5-1 loss at Camp Nou.
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PSV look to avoid another costly Champions League home setback
The Eindhoven side enter their meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk in encouraging form after beating Ajax, but last season’s European exit provides a warning.
Spanish media condemn Feyenoord fan behaviour in Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo criticised chants and beer-throwing from the away section, while separate footage appeared to show a racist gesture towards a Barcelona supporter.
Flick praises Feyenoord’s courage despite heavy Barcelona defeat
The Barcelona coach admired Feyenoord’s composed approach after the Catalans began their Champions League campaign with a 5-1 victory.
PSV defender Sildillia set for surgery after injury setback
The PSV player is expected to remain sidelined until the closing months of the calendar year as he begins his recovery.
Feyenoord head to Barcelona after restoring calm with NEC victory
The Rotterdam side face a major step up in difficulty against a Barcelona team yet to drop a point this season.
Barcelona tipped to field strongest side against Feyenoord
Spanish media expect Hansi Flick to select a formidable line-up for the Champions League meeting at Camp Nou, with Rodri set for a notable start.
PSV captain Mauro Júnior suspended for Champions League opener
The Brazilian will miss PSV’s meeting with Shakhtar, while four injured team-mates are also unavailable for the Eindhoven fixture.
Feyenoord look to the stars ahead of Champions League return
A campaign video featuring actor Nasrdin Dchar sets the tone before Feyenoord begin their latest European programme away to Barcelona.
PSV and Feyenoord lead Dutch contingent into Champions League campaign
The Eredivisie pair begin their European campaigns later this week, while a large group of Dutch players will represent clubs across the continent.
Opta model gives PSV play-off hope but predicts early Feyenoord exit
The Dutch clubs are rated as major outsiders for the Champions League trophy, while Arsenal lead Opta’s pre-season projections.
Barcelona vs Feyenoord: Kick-off time and Dutch TV details
Feyenoord begin their Champions League campaign at Camp Nou, with viewers in the Netherlands able to watch the game live on Ziggo Sport.
PSV’s full Champions League league-phase schedule confirmed
The Eindhoven club will begin at home to Shakhtar Donetsk before facing trips to Real Madrid, Porto, RB Leipzig and Viking FK.
Van Hanegem tells Hadj Moussa to change his behaviour at Feyenoord
The former Feyenoord midfielder criticised Anis Hadj Moussa following his omission from the squad and urged him to focus ahead of the Champions League trip to Barcelona.
Shakhtar Donetsk beat Karpaty Lviv before Champions League trip to PSV
Arda Turan’s side secured a 2-1 domestic victory in their final match before facing PSV in Eindhoven.
KNVB adjusts PSV, Twente and NEC Eredivisie kick-off times
Three league fixtures have been rescheduled to provide Dutch clubs involved in European competition with additional recovery time.
Dutch UEFA coefficient position squeezed as Turkey closes gap
Ajax and FC Twente secured Conference League places, but Turkey made the biggest coefficient gain after Fenerbahçe reached the Champions League.
PSV handed Madrid double as Feyenoord draw Barcelona and Inter
The Dutch pair have learned their eight opponents for the Champions League league phase, with trips to Spain among the standout fixtures.
Nathan Aké helps Fenerbahçe return to Champions League
The Dutch defender completed the full match as the Turkish side beat Ruben Kluivert’s Lyon 2-1 in France, while Viking FK, AEK and Slovan Bratislava also qualified.
Ajax and PSV women beaten in Champions League play-off first legs
Real Madrid won 2-0 against Ajax, while PSV suffered a 1-0 home defeat by HB Køge and Feyenoord also lost in European qualifying.
PSV agree Lutsharel Geertruida loan deal with Leipzig, report says
The Netherlands international is set to undergo a medical in Eindhoven before completing a season-long move that includes an option to buy.
Ajax away leg at Sion absent from Ziggo Sport as Dutch trio face European play-offs
NEC and FC Twente also begin decisive qualifying ties this week, with their home matches available on Dutch television.
Kitolano could recover in time for NEC’s Champions League meeting with Bodø/Glimt
The former Sparta Rotterdam player avoided a serious knee injury and may be included in Bodø/Glimt’s squad for Wednesday’s first leg in Nijmegen.
Rutten backs energetic NEC to stay in Eredivisie title race
Ruud Gullit and Fred Rutten have praised Dick Schreuder’s side, although Youri Mulder believes a Champions League campaign could hinder their domestic challenge.
UEFA appoints Letexier for NEC’s Champions League play-off opener
The French referee will oversee NEC’s home game against Bodø/Glimt, while Ajax and FC Twente have also learned their officials for Conference League qualifiers.
How to watch NEC against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League play-offs
The Nijmegen side host the Norwegian league leaders at De Goffert in the first leg, with free viewing options available in the Netherlands.
Bischoff's penalty-area activity goes unrewarded in NEC defeat
The NEC loanee recorded 17 touches inside Telstar’s box but finished without a goal or assist as his side suffered their first loss of the season.
El Ahmadi warns Geertruida against potential Ajax move
The former Feyenoord captain believes Amsterdam would be a step too far for the RB Leipzig defender, amid reported interest from Ajax and PSV.
Ajax and FC Twente draws limit Dutch UEFA coefficient gains
Both clubs reached the Conference League play-offs, but dropped points left the Netherlands with a reduced return in the UEFA country ranking.
NEC bring in Borussia Dortmund left-back Almugera Kabar on loan
The 20-year-old defender adds depth to Dick Schreuder’s squad ahead of the Champions League tie against Bodø/Glimt.
NEC defeat reportedly puts Olympiakos coach Mendilibar under pressure
The Greek club’s Champions League qualifying exit has fuelled reports that José Luis Mendilibar could be dismissed, with two Spanish coaches named as possible successors.
Ajax take two-goal cushion to Ireland for Shelbourne return
Míchel Sánchez’s side lead 3-1 after Mika Godts, Owen Wijndal and Kasper Dolberg scored in the opening leg.
Arokodare accepts Ajax substitute role before Shelbourne trip
The striker says the team must come first as Ajax seek to secure qualification at Tolka Park.
NEC add Porto-developed defender Gabriel Brás to depleted back line
The 22-year-old Portugal Under-21 international gives Nijmegen coach Dick Schreuder another option in central defence and on the right.
Emre Mor moved to tears after decisive NEC goal against Olympiakos
The substitute struck in the 94th minute of NEC’s 2-1 Champions League qualifying win before reflecting on a difficult period away from competitive football.
Dusan Tadic earns plaudits after leading NEC past Olympiakos
Dutch newspapers highlighted the 37-year-old’s leadership and delivery as the Nijmegen side secured a Champions League play-off place.
Tadic explains heated clash with NEC team-mate after Olympiacos win
The Serbian was furious when Clement Bischoff returned possession during NEC’s 2-1 Champions League qualifying victory, but said the disagreement was quickly settled.
Schreuder puts Champions League honour above NEC bonus money
The NEC coach is staying grounded after the victory over Olympiakos, with a formidable play-off against Bodø/Glimt still standing between his side and the Champions League.
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Dick Schreuder fumes over Emre Mor delay before NEC match-winner
The substitute took almost three minutes to enter the pitch because of an earring, then recovered to decide NEC’s Champions League qualifier against Olympiakos.
NEC could have Excelsior fixture postponed during Champions League play-off
Dick Schreuder says he has heard NEC may not have to play their Eredivisie match between the two legs against Bodø/Glimt.