NAC Breda Secures Crucial Win in Relegation Battle
NAC Breda defeated Heracles in a vital match, pushing Heracles to the bottom of the Eredivisie standings. The game, a key contest in the relegation fight, saw NAC take the lead early on, according to BN DeStem. The goal gave the home side an immediate advantage in the high-stakes encounter.
The match was marked by controversy, as a potential red-card offense during Heracles – NAC was missed by the referee, a decision described as “a disgrace” by VoetbalPrimeur.nl.
Elsewhere in the Eredivisie on April 25, 2026, AZ Alkmaar began their match against Excelsior, while Ajax started with their recent acquisition, Zinchenko, as reported by NU. Ajax’s lineup included Zinchenko, signaling the team’s intent to integrate the new player immediately.
The win for NAC Breda is a significant boost in their fight to avoid relegation, while Heracles now face an uphill battle to stay in the Eredivisie. NOS reported that this result sends Heracles to the last place in the league.