Wisla Plock and MT Melsungen successfully booked their tickets to the following round of the EHF Champions League, whereas HBC Nantes have been knocked out and are set to proceed with their European journey in the EHF European League. The night of European action also saw Veszprem and Magdeburg complete the opening stage with six wins from six matches.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Goalkeeper Stock: Miljan Vujovic’s 16-save performance for Wisla Plock.
- Scoring Volatility: Industria Kielce’s 40-35 win over Kolstad.
- Defensive Reliability: Veszprem and Magdeburg completed the opening stage with six wins from six matches.
Vujovic Sparks Wisla Plock as Nantes Drops Out
The biggest drama unfolded in Group B. Wisla Plock secured their place in the next stage by defeating HBC Nantes 33:27 on home court. The performance was inspired by 16 saves from Miljan Vujovic.
Melsungen win, and qualification in Group B will go down to the last round! 🔥🇩🇪 MT Melsungen 28-26 Orlen Wisła Płock 🇵🇱#ehfcl #CLM #handball pic.twitter.com/4Hldd9E4Ps
MT Melsungen, meanwhile, required only a tie against Vardar 1961 in Skopje and successfully grabbed a vital point during a 26:26 nail-biter.
HBC Nantes saw their time in the tournament end, meaning they will now shift their focus to the EHF European League.
Perfect Records for Veszprem and Magdeburg
Veszprem and Magdeburg maintained their perfect records, completing the opening stage with six wins from six matches.
The Hungarian champions celebrated a 34:29 victory away to FC Porto. Concurrently, the reigning European champions Magdeburg defeated HC Kriens-Luzern 36:29, with Rasmussen scoring 9 goals.
| Team | Result | Opponent | Group Stage Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 32:25 | Aalborg | Top of the standings |
| Industria Kielce | 40:35 | Kolstad | Confirmed Advance |
| Wisla Plock | 33:27 | HBC Nantes | Secured place in next stage |
| Veszprem | 34:29 | FC Porto | 6 wins from 6 matches |
Paris Saint-Germain Claims Group C Summit
Paris Saint-Germain bested Aalborg 32:25 in Group C, ensuring they lead the pack and carry three points forward into the subsequent round.
HC Zagreb confirmed third place by defeating Celje 38:32 on the road. Sandro Tskhovrebadze led the charge with an 11-goal haul, leaving the Slovenian champions without a single point after six matches.
The remaining two groups will conclude on Thursday, at which point the entire participant list for the next round of the tournament will be finalized.
