Three first-leg matches of the EHF European Cup Women quarter-final were held this weekend, and MKS IUVENTA Michalovce (SVK), Club Balonman Atletico Guardes and ATTICGO MB Elche (both ESP) claimed victories and therefore made a step forward towards the semi-final.

An all-Turkish tie between Izmir BSB SK and Antalya Konyaalti BSK was postponed due to the devastating earthquake in Turkey.