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Juventus prepares for Europa League match against NEC Nijmegen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:23 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Juventus prepares for Europa League match against NEC Nijmegen

Summary

Juventus faces NEC Nijmegen in their Europa League opener on September 16, 2026. The match comes after a disappointing Serie A defeat against Sassuolo, prompting speculation about potential changes in formation and squad rotation from coach Luciano Spalletti. Juventus currently sits in a challenging position, having finished sixth in Serie A last season, which led to their entry into this competition. NEC Nijmegen enters the match after a poor start in the Eredivisie, sitting in 10th place with a recent 3-0 loss to SC Cambuur. The outcome of this match carries significant implications for both teams as they aim to rebound from recent struggles.

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Status Watch

•Match set for September 16, 2026 in Turin, Italy.
•Juventus lost 3-2 to Sassuolo in their last match.
•NEC Nijmegen has struggled in the Eredivisie this season.
•Luciano Spalletti hints at potential tactical changes.
•Pressure mounts on Spalletti amid team struggles.

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8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Europa League Preview: Juventus vs. NEC Nijmegen

What they're saying

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The Europa League opener is here for Juventus, and it comes at a time in which their worst performance in Serie A this season just so happens to be the last time they played.
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