Team Esbjerg are now on a two-match winning streak, taking another victory against Vipers Kristiansand in the battle of the Nordic powerhouses, while Ludwigsburg beat Buducnost by an 11-goal margin.

Only two teams are still unbeaten this season in the EHF Champions League Women, Metz Handball and Györi Audi ETO KC, after Brest Bretagne Handball conceded a 35:34 loss against the reigning champions in a dramatic match.