16.09.2024, 11:00
Tension builds ahead of high-octane clashes in round 2

ROUND PREVIEW: Winning clubs in the opening round aim for two more points, while the others hope to celebrate for the first time in round 2

Fans witnessed exciting confrontations in round 1 and it seems like we can expect the same this week. After featuring in the opening round’s Match of the Week, Nantes are again part of the party, celebrating the arrival of Kielce in round 2. The Polish side and Aalborg are current leaders of group B, but the latter face a tough away trip to Zagreb. Titleholders Barça, on the other hand, will be playing home against Szeged.

Yahia Omar’s return to his former club Veszprém with his new teammates from Paris highlights the round 2 matches of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League in group A – it is the only duel between two winners in the opening match day in that group. Two more Spanish coaches – like in the top duel – lock horns in Plock, while Berlin travel to Bitola and Fredericia have their EHF Champions League debut on home ground.

TEXT: EHF / Kevin Domas