Champions League Handball first round ends

The first round of the Champions League Handball competition has concluded, with only twelve teams advancing to the main stage. The new format, which features 24 teams divided into six groups of four, allowed only two teams per group to qualify.

Top teams achieve perfect records

Among the top contenders, Veszprém, Magdebourg, and FC Barcelona all achieved perfect records in their respective groups. The Hungarian club Veszprém won all six of its matches, as did Magdebourg and Barcelona.

Group compositions revealed

The teams in group II include Sporting Lisbonne, Kielce, GOG, and Dinamo Bucarest, while group I consists of PSG Handball, Aalborg, Melsungen, Plock, Veszprém, and Füchse Berlin.

French teams have mixed outcomes

French teams had mixed results in the first round. Nantes was eliminated at this early stage, and the club will continue its European campaign in the Europa League. Montpellier also failed to advance from a particularly strong group and has left European competition.

PSG Handball's main stage schedule

PSG Handball's schedule for the main stage begins on November 19 in Melsungen, followed by a home match against Plock on November 26. The team will then travel to Berlin on December 3 and host Veszprém on December 10.

Challenges ahead for PSG Handball

With the top four teams from each group qualifying for the quarterfinals, PSG Handball will need to quickly accumulate points in this challenging European marathon.

Main stage group divisions

The two groups for the main stage are as follows: Group 1: PSG Handball, Veszprém, Füchse Berlin, Aalborg, Melsungen, Wisla Plock. Group 2: Magdebourg, FC Barcelona, Sporting Lisbonne, Kielce, GOG, Dinamo Bucarest.