NEC's victory over Olympiakos on Tuesday has set them up for a showdown with Norwegian side FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League play-offs. The play-offs will be completed on 18/19 and 25/26 August, with the winner qualifying for the competitive phase of the Champions League. The loser, however, will qualify for the main tournament of the Europa League. If NEC is eliminated, they will directly qualify for the main tournament of the Europa League.
The draw for the competitive phase of the Champions League will take place on 27 August, with the first round scheduled for 8, 9, and 10 September. If NEC is eliminated, the draw for the competitive phase of the Europa League will take place on 28 August, with the first round scheduled for 16 and 17 September. NEC's next match will be against FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League play-offs, with the outcome determining their route to the competitive phase of the Champions League or the main tournament of the Europa League.