The Champions League handball action continues today with some exciting matchups as teams battle for crucial points in the group stages. After nine rounds, the race is heating up, and every game matters.
One of the most anticipated games of the evening takes place at the Neodif Hall XXL in Nantes, as HBC Nantes hosts SC Magdeburg. Nantes are currently in third place in the group with 11 points after nine rounds, while Magdeburg is in fifth, sitting with seven points. This promises to be an exciting clash as both teams are in desperate need of points to strengthen their positions.
Nantes bounced back from a tough loss with a solid 25–22 win in Zagreb last week, with star player Nicolas Tournat leading the way with seven goals. Magdeburg, on the other hand, secured a vital 28–23 win at home against Barcelona, snapping a five-match losing streak.
The previous encounter between these two sides in round 5 saw Nantes claim a 32–28 victory in Magdeburg, and now the French team will be looking to extend their winning streak in front of their home fans.
Magdeburg will need to bring their A-game if they are to match the intensity and skill of Nantes. Both teams have been in good form lately, with Nantes winning 35–32 in Dunkerque last weekend, while Magdeburg triumphed 35–26 over Bietigheim.
Champions League, December 3:
(18.45 CET) Fredericia Håndbold–Veszprém HC
(18.45) Industria Kielce–Kolstad Håndbold
(20.45) HBC Nantes–SC Magdeburg
(20.45) HC Eurofarm Pelister–Orlen Wisla Plock