The Dutch club NEC Nijmegen is experiencing an exceptional season in the Dutch football league, currently sitting in third place. They are strongly competing for European spots, which has sparked discussions among fans and the media about the possibility of facing a team as prominent as Real Madrid next season if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

However, coach Dick Schroeder refused to engage with those speculations, affirming that he does not consider such possibilities before achieving current goals. Schroeder stated in his press conference that his focus is solely on the upcoming matches, and the most important thing is to continue strong performances and maintain the players' concentration without paying attention to premature future scenarios.

Schröder's statements reflect his realism and awareness of the long journey still ahead for the team, despite the successes achieved this season. He did not want to place undue pressure on his players. He emphasized that each match should be played in its own time, and that thinking about future matches, which are impossible to predict now, could distract from current priorities.

This news from Schröder comes amid a sense of optimism among the fans of the Dutch club NEC Nijmegen. The club's owner, Marcel Boekhoorn, also spoke about his ambition to see the club play against major teams like Real Madrid in the future. However, he emphasized that this first depends on maintaining the current level of competition and achieving continental results.