In the second day of the European League, two French teams, Limoges and Saint-Raphaël (SRVHB), had very different outcomes. Limoges dominated an Icelandic team from Hafnarfjordur with a score of 46-33, while Saint-Raphaël suffered a 32-36 defeat against a Norwegian team from Elverum. The results highlighted contrasting performances and challenges for both sides. Saint-Raphaël struggled early against Elverum, who took control of the game with effective offensive plays in the first nine minutes (4-8, 9'). The Varois team, as Saint-Raphaël is sometimes called, had difficulty coping with the physicality of Elverum's defense and the strength of their backline. This led to a growing deficit (6-12, 14') and a halftime score of 15-20. Saint-Raphaël’s shooting accuracy was only 42% in the first half, contributing to their difficulties. In the second half, Saint-Raphaël showed more determination, with coach Benjamin Braux’s team putting in more effort across all aspects of the game. However, Elverum maintained their strong performance, with Frederik Pedersen having an outstanding match, scoring 11 out of 12 shots. Pedersen had already scored 14 goals in the first day, adding to his impressive tally. The Norwegians controlled the match effectively, preventing Saint-Raphaël from making a comeback. The final score of 36-32 extended Saint-Raphaël’s losing streak to five consecutive games. Limoges, traveling to Iceland, faced Hafnarfjordur and took an early lead (5-10, 11'), capitalizing on mistakes by the Icelandic team. The gap continued to widen, and Limoges went into halftime with a comfortable lead of 16-27. In the second half, Limoges slightly relaxed their intensity, but their goalkeeper, Jon Porsteinsson, made 17 crucial saves, preventing Hafnarfjordur from closing the gap. Despite this, Limoges maintained their focus in the final moments to secure a 46-33 victory. This win marked their second consecutive victory in the European League, setting them up for a match against Irun next week.