24.02.2026, 10:30
Kiel, Flensburg first to reach knockout phase; Aarhus win Nordic derby

German sides locked up spot in at least the play-offs with two matches to go in EHF European League Men main round

THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt are the first teams in the EHF European League Men 2025/26 main round to have secured their place in the knockout phase. Kiel maintained their unbeaten status in the competition on Tuesday night, beating IRUDEK Bidasoa Irun 37:32, and Flensburg defeated Montpellier Handball 40:35 as both German teams locked up a top-three position in group I with two matches to spare. Kiel and Flensburg are now guaranteed of at least a play-off spot, though one of them will earn direct entry into the quarter-finals as the group winners.

TEXT: EHF / Eric Willemsen