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Nantes down Hannover, big win for Skjern as main round starts

13.02.2024 - DAY REVIEW 1: Titleholders Füchse keep winning, but Hannover go down against Nantes in the EHF European League Men on Tuesday

 3 former winners, 11 nations, 16 teams, and 21,821 fans

08.02.2024 - FACTS & FIGURES: The important stats and numbers before the start of the main round in the EHF European League Men

 What teams need in last round of group matches

04.12.2023 - NEWS: What is at stake in round 6 of the EHF European League Men group matches on Tuesday?
Day review 2: Dramatic battle for main round spots in late matches

28.11.2023 - DAY REVIEW 2: Round 5 of the group matches has left just two places open in the next phase of the EHF European League Men

 More teams to book main round ticket in round 5

27.11.2023 - ROUND PREVIEW: The penultimate round of the group matches in the EHF European League Men will be played on Tuesday

 First main round berths on the cards in round 4

20.11.2023 - ROUND PREVIEW: Group matches of EHF European League Men start into decisive phase on Tuesday
Day review 1: Flensburg and La Rioja win away thrillers

14.11.2023 - DAY REVIEW 1: Tatabánya stop Sporting in another Top 5 Match as EHF European League Men returns from two-week break

 Füchse meet Dinamo as group matches reach halfway mark

13.11.2023 - ROUND PREVIEW: The EHF European League Men returns with round 3 on Tuesday night

 EHF European League features fiery clashes in round 2

23.10.2023 - ROUND PREVIEW: 16 teams that won their group matches opener are trying to double their points total on Tuesday
DAY REVIEW 2: Round 1 of group matches ends with goal fests

17.10.2023 - DAY REVIEW 2: Among teams with big wins, Dinamo Bucuresti led the way with a club record 52:24 drubbing of Izvidac

 Group matches start with 32 teams ready to go all in

16.10.2023 - ROUND PREVIEW: EHF European League Men returns for 2023/24 season with new competition format

 Théo Monar: “I want to win, full stop”

22.09.2023 - FEATURE: The young French line player is as ambitious as his club before the EHF European League group matches start
Stars line up in the goal and on the defence for the EHF Excellence Awards

29.05.2023 - FEATURE: Seven goalkeepers and seven defensive specialists were nominated for the inaugural edition of the EHF Excellence Awards.

 SUMMARY: Newcomers GOG, Plock join Kiel, Veszprém in quarter-finals

30.03.2023 - SUMMARY: Coverage of the four matches in the decisive leg of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2022/23 play-offs

 MOTW heads to France for Nantes vs Plock

24.03.2023 - NEWS: EHF Marketing have announced that Match of the Week will head to France for the return leg of Nantes vs Plock
SUMMARY: Aalborg MOTW victory over GOG closes first leg of play-offs

23.03.2023 - SUMMARY: Coverage of all play-off matches; MOTW closes the round with Aalborg beating GOG minus their star power and berth of their new hero Marinus Munk.

 Time slots announced for men's play-offs

07.03.2023 - NEWS: EHF Marketing have announced the throw-off times for the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2022/23 Play-off ties

 SUMMARY: Dramatic Plock victory completes play-off lineup

02.03.2023 - SUMMARY: Coverage of the eight matches in the closing round 14 of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League group phase.
What teams need to do in the last round of the group phase

27.02.2023 - PREVIEW: How the results on Wednesday and Thursday will affect the final group standings in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League

 SUMMARY: PSG ease into quarter-finals; Dinamo win MOTW

23.02.2023 - SUMMARY: Coverage of the eight matches in round 13 of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League group phase

 Jérémy Toto: “I am super-excited about playing Kielce”

21.02.2023 - FEATURE: After a break from playing in France, Nantes line player Jérémy Toto is back with renewed enthusiasm
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15.12.2022
Barça deliver XXL offensive performance to take last MOTW of 2022 15.12.2022
SUMMARY: Barça win fascinating MOTW; PSG and Veszprém drop points 14.12.2022
Odriozola: “Playing Barça in front of 10,000 fans is a dream” 07.12.2022
SUMMARY: Barça return to top of group B; Kielce triumph in MOTW
01.12.2022
SUMMARY: Barça beat Kiel in MOTW; PSG end round 8 top of group A 30.11.2022
Cavalcanti: “Nantes have the quality to beat the best teams” 24.11.2022
SUMMARY: Kiel draw with Barça; Veszprém score 10,000th goal as round 7 closes 23.11.2022
Nantes increase lead over Aalborg after MOTW victory
03.11.2022
SUMMARY: Veszprém claim MOTW; PSG, Barça, Kielce, and GOG win 03.11.2022
Barça keep winning streak alive against Nantes 01.11.2022
Poland vs Hungary duels highlight round 6 27.10.2022
Summary: Kielce win MOTW; SCM end Veszprém's winning run
06.10.2022
SUMMARY: Barça and Veszprém keep perfect records in thrilling round 4 05.10.2022
Court of Handball bans Monar from Nantes for two matches 28.09.2022
SUMMARY: Barça survive scare as Nantes, Kiel and Plock win 21.09.2022
SUMMARY: Barça's MOTW win over Kielce highlights round 2
14.09.2022
Perfect start, almost goal record for Kielce 14.09.2022
Summary: Hansen's 1,000th goal highlights exciting opening round 13.09.2022
Season opens with top clashes in Hungary and Germany 12.09.2022
0 debutants, 4 top scorers, 11 nations, 30th anniversary
27.07.2022
Nantes ready to surprise the favourites again 08.06.2022
Kiril Lazarov retires, his legacy stays forever 03.05.2022
SUMMARY: Magdeburg and Plock complete EHF Finals line-up 02.05.2022
Quarter-finalists going all-in for EHF Finals Men ticket
26.04.2022
Mike Jensen helps Magdeburg beat Nantes 26.04.2022
Summary: Magdeburg hold nerve to win in Nantes 25.04.2022
Persson: “We are not afraid of Magdeburg” 25.04.2022
Nantes to host Magdeburg in quarter-final highlight
05.04.2022
Summary: Quarter-final boarding complete after thriller in Germany 04.04.2022
Most Last 16 ties wide open before second leg 29.03.2022
Everything still to be decided between Nantes and Berlin 29.03.2022
Summary: Nantes beat Füchse; Magdeburg draw in first leg
28.03.2022
Balaguer plays it cool before blockbuster clash 28.03.2022
Big clubs set to duel for quarter-final tickets 22.02.2022
Bjarki Mar Elisson earns Lemgo a point against Nantes 22.02.2022
Summary: Toulouse, Irun advance; four Last 16 spots still open
21.02.2022
Last 16 line-up takes shape in round 8 15.02.2022
Summary: 10 teams stamp tickets for Last 16 14.02.2022
Group phase approaches decision time 07.12.2021
Benfica set up XXL comeback to draw in Nantes
07.12.2021
Summary: GOG top group B after draw between Nantes and Benfica 06.12.2021
Magdeburg and Nantes to host top duels in round 6 06.12.2021
Portela: “Playing against Benfica is always special” 30.11.2021
Mickaël Robin saves a point for Nantes in Gudme
30.11.2021
Summary: GOG and Nantes draw; Magdeburg win but are pushed 29.11.2021
Sporting and GOG host top duels of round 5 23.11.2021
Team effort helps Nantes take the points in Chekhov 22.11.2021
Füchse, Benfica aim to extend winning streak into round 4
15.11.2021
Robin: “You can’t say ‘no’ when Nantes give you a call” 15.11.2021
Plock host Füchse in standout tie of round 3 26.10.2021
Summary: AEK stun Nimes, Lemgo leave Nantes with a big win 25.10.2021
Twelve teams trying to double their points in round 2
19.10.2021
Cocks overrun by Nantes as French side get opening win 19.10.2021
Summary: Portuguese sides give fans real drama; defending champs win 19.10.2021
16 nations, 11 Olympic medallists, 2 Champions League winners 18.10.2021
Big names collide in round 1
07.10.2021
Magdeburg to open title defence against Velenje 22.06.2021
This is me: Rock Feliho 14.06.2021
Wiederer: "2022 will be the biggest celebration of handball" 11.06.2021
Barça’s streak put to the test by Nantes
10.06.2021
Enjoy the best of Cologne with widespread digital coverage 07.06.2021
EHF FINAL4 Men 2021 set to welcome back handball fans 07.06.2021
Briet: “This journey is full of emotions” 04.06.2021
Entrerrios: We beat Kiel, Kielce and Veszprém. Why not Barça?
01.06.2021
EHF nominates referees and delegates for EHF FINAL4 in Cologne 01.06.2021
Goals and trophies, awards and numbers 25.05.2021
Official EHF Champions League song released 25.05.2021
Debutants Aalborg face PSG, Barça take on Nantes in semi-finals
20.05.2021
Nantes book EHF FINAL4 ticket after narrow defeat 19.05.2021
Summary: Nantes and Barça complete EHF FINAL4 line-up 13.05.2021
Nantes record MOTW win to put Cologne in sight 13.05.2021
Summary: Underdogs Nantes and Aalborg shock with wins
12.05.2021
Second batch of All-star Team nominees announced by Gorenje 11.05.2021
Six quarter-final rivalries to look out for 11.05.2021
Pechmalbec: “We cannot be unfocused for just one second” 11.05.2021
Two debutants, three former winners and five Spanish coaches
22.04.2021
MOTW: Nantes and Veszprém eye return to EHF FINAL4 06.04.2021
Battles to make major breakthrough in Aalborg and Brest 31.03.2021
Kielce snatch important win in Nantes 30.03.2021
Who are Barça’s closest challengers?
10.02.2021
Nantes take first home victory of the season 20.12.2020
Motor secure sixth straight win 25.11.2020
Nantes celebrate first victory in two months 16.11.2020
Undefeated Barça top autumn power rankings
25.09.2020
Five takeaways from the second round 03.09.2020
Nantes back in the big time 01.03.2020
Quarter-final door opens for Magdeburg thanks to Damgaard 23.02.2020
Magdeburg see history repeat in Nantes
21.02.2020
Four teams looking to extend winning streaks 19.02.2020
Nicolas Tournat: “We want to win the EHF Cup, it’s as simple as that” 16.02.2020
Nantes well-prepared for upcoming clashes 14.02.2020
Benfica and Melsungen clash for top position
09.02.2020
Nantes made to work hard for victory over Leon 06.02.2020
Third time’s the charm for Nantes? 28.11.2019
Füchse face tough road to home finals 25.11.2019
EHF Cup Finals hosts in Pot 3 before the group phase draw
13.11.2019
Two clubs bid to host the EHF Cup Finals 2020 06.05.2019
Six takeaways from the quarter-final 04.05.2019
Barça Lassa win again, second team to qualify for VELUX EHF FINAL4 02.05.2019
Barça to build on seven-goal lead against Nantes
29.04.2019
Talking points as EHF FINAL4 moves closer 24.04.2019
Seven-goal win gives Barça advantage over Nantes 24.04.2019
All-star Team vote starts on the relaunched VELUX EHF FINAL4 app 23.04.2019
Familiar faces do battle in Nantes
22.04.2019
Gurbindo: “Playing Barcelona is a huge task, but Nantes have a small opportunity” 22.04.2019
PSG and Barça top quarter-finals power ranking 10.04.2019
Groot and Lagarde claim EHF Player of March awards 01.04.2019
Happiness and pride dominate quotes of the week
30.03.2019
Three-goal win in Match of the Week gives Nantes quarter-final ticket 29.03.2019
Nantes aim to overcome two-goal deficit in Match of the Week 28.03.2019
Kohlbacher: Two goals is anything but a cushion to rest on 25.03.2019
MOTW heads to Nantes for Last 16 return leg
25.03.2019
Six takeaways from the Last 16 action 20.03.2019
Kohlbacher and Schmid keep Löwen's hopes alive 19.03.2019
Exceptional PSG lead power ranking 19.03.2019
Can Löwen end their curse?
18.03.2019
Can Nantes weather the storm? 27.02.2019
Wanne’s last-second penalty hands Flensburg third place  26.02.2019
The social side of handball: last week in review 25.02.2019
Confidence and honour appear in best quotes of the week
23.02.2019
Nantes edge Szeged to move into third 21.02.2019
Barça and PSG aim for top spots 21.02.2019
Bonnefoi benefits from Nantes experience 17.02.2019
Nantes and Szeged recover from bad starts to snatch points, Paris beat Zagreb
15.02.2019
Vardar and Veszprém in do-or-die clash for second place 11.02.2019
Strong character and attitude are keys to win, say quotes of the week 07.02.2019
Paris secure victory in all-French battle 07.02.2019
Hansen: “We need to find the right timing again”
07.02.2019
Barça and Nantes look to Toulouse for injury cover 05.02.2019
VELUX EHF Champions League returns with a bang 05.02.2019
MVP Mikkel Hansen sends PSG top of the Power Ranking 17.01.2019
First Match of the Week of 2019 goes to Celje
02.12.2018
Second half comeback earns Celje a point 29.11.2018
Barça and PSG look to strengthen their grip on the top spots 24.11.2018
Nantes overcome three-goal deficit to draw in Zagreb 23.11.2018
Top-two clashes spearhead intriguing round
18.11.2018
Skjern and Zaporozhye snatch away points, Celje control Zagreb 16.11.2018
Barça and Szeged aim for seventh wins, while Veszprém seek revenge 11.11.2018
Szeged take points in Skjern, Nantes grab one in Zaporozhye 08.11.2018
Clash of titans spearheads classic weekend
05.11.2018
Not giving up is the key in best quotes of the week 03.11.2018
Nantes overcome bad start to snatch third home win 24.10.2018
Relentless Barça Lassa top Power Ranking 14.10.2018
Szeged stay unbeaten and Zaporozhye open their account
 06.10.2018
Paris and Szeged maintain 100% records after hard-fought victories 30.09.2018
Nantes stop Skjern’s offence to take first two points 28.09.2018
Four teams look to preserve their 100% record 27.09.2018
Rough start or something more serious for last year’s finalists?
24.09.2018
Sego and Bodo help Szeged overcome deficit to beat Nantes 21.09.2018
Montpellier and Barca hope to avoid negative record 17.09.2018
Unhappy 2017/18 finalists make for quality post-game quotes 17.09.2018
Long-awaited CL action returns with a bang
16.09.2018
Brilliant Skjern and Flensburg take opening wins 14.09.2018
Veszprém take on Kielce in must-see throwback to 2016 04.09.2018
Which teams have the best sharpshooters? 20.08.2018
Finalists Nantes aim high again
01.06.2018
Farewell without trophy but full of pride 27.05.2018
Diego Simonet – a proud Argentinian with two trophies 27.05.2018
After 15 years, Montpellier top the podium again 27.05.2018
Canayer’s second trophy or the crown for the ‘Cinderellas’
26.05.2018
Lazarov steers Nantes to first final and claims top scorer throne 25.05.2018
All-French fireworks to open VELUX EHF FINAL4 24.05.2018
Klein, Nielsen, Gerard and Stoilov star in the Locker Room Show 23.05.2018
"We have some thrilling moments ahead of us"
23.05.2018
VELUX EHF FINAL4 teams under the microscope 22.05.2018
Nantes' giant living childhood dream at FINAL4 21.05.2018
Feel like a royal at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 18.05.2018
Sterbik and Omeyer fight for fifth trophies
17.05.2018
"Making it to the FINAL4 with Nantes is incredible" 08.05.2018
Family matters at EHF FINAL4 events 07.05.2018
Final game to be broadcast also on TFX 07.05.2018
Raluy and Sabroso to officiate final at VELUX EHF FINAL4
02.05.2018
All-French tie to open VELUX EHF FINAL4 02.05.2018
Two debutants among a French armada 02.05.2018
Two finalists and two newcomers in the FINAL4 draw pot 30.04.2018
Milestones and farewells before Cologne
29.04.2018
Nantes fight off Skjern comeback to make VELUX EHF FINAL4 debut 27.04.2018
VELUX EHF FINAL4 berths still up for grabs 19.04.2018
Klein hopes for farewell tour to end in a city on the river Rhine 19.04.2018
Former title-winning coaches clash in MOTW
04.04.2018
Quarter-finals open in Flensburg, Kielce hosts Match of the Week 02.04.2018
History to be written in the quarter-finals 01.04.2018
Debutants Nantes, Kielce and Kiel make it to the quarter-finals 30.03.2018
Red alert for Hungarian hopes
27.03.2018
Dumoulin and Nantes eager to carry on European journey 24.03.2018
Nantes, Flensburg, Kielce close in on quarter-finals 23.03.2018
Montpellier want to spoil a giant's party again 14.03.2018
PSG maintain power ranking pole position
03.03.2018
Vardar win group after stalemate between Löwen and Nantes 26.02.2018
Talking points before a crucial last round 25.02.2018
Nantes keep battle for top spot open, Löwen put Plock under pressure 23.02.2018
Vardar can seal top spot, six teams fight for two places
17.02.2018
Zagreb keep hopes alive, Barcelona stage incredible comeback 16.02.2018
“Our Last 16 fate depends on this match” 10.02.2018
Crucial win for Barcelona as race for first place heats up 07.02.2018
Sliskovic returns for Celje; Nenadic ready for Veszprém bow
19.12.2017
Trips to Barcelona, Zagreb and Flensburg on the cards in February 02.12.2017
Nantes take MOTW against Barcelona 30.11.2017
Vardar will profit from the MOTW in Nantes 29.11.2017
Balaguer: Barcelona represents ten years of my life
25.11.2017
Nantes book their ticket to the knock-out stage 19.11.2017
Szeged upset Barcelona while Nantes edge Zagreb 11.11.2017
Nantes take impressive win in Hungary 10.11.2017
World-class clashes in Paris and Barcelona
05.11.2017
Löwen still in the hunt for top spot, Nantes take another win 03.11.2017
All eyes on Palmarsson and Kielce 02.11.2017
Palmarsson the leading light among late entries 02.11.2017
Nantes: sprinters or long-distance runners?
28.10.2017
Defending champions surge to top of power ranking 23.10.2017
Match of the Week visits four countries in November 14.10.2017
Sterbik and Tournat inspire impressive home victories 13.10.2017
Aalborg and Kielce face tough tasks at home
09.10.2017
Five things which caught the eye in Round 4 07.10.2017
Tollbring shines against former club; thrilling draw in Szeged 04.10.2017
Lazarov: "I'm coming out of my comfort zone." 27.09.2017
Dumoulin the hero as Nantes take unlikely point in thriller
26.09.2017
Important games for Kiel and Dinamo 23.09.2017
Vardar continue perfect start to title defence 17.09.2017
Vardar and Nantes enjoy positive start to season 15.09.2017
Lions aim to tame Barcelona in MOTW
02.09.2017
A second-year boost for Nantes? 01.04.2017
PSG beat Nantes in all-French clash to qualify for quarter-finals 30.03.2017
Nantes hope for a coup in Paris 25.03.2017
Everything yet to be decided between Nantes and Paris
24.03.2017
HBC Nantes take over EHF Snapchat account for MOTW 24.03.2017
Le H, je l'aime 23.03.2017
PSG in danger at Nantes 10.03.2017
French sides chase Last 16 berths on home court
05.03.2017
Nantes snatch win over La Rioja with strong finish 03.03.2017
France aiming for three clubs in the Last 16 03.03.2017
French favourites seek glory in Ukraine and Spain 21.02.2017
Next coup for Nantes: Kiril Lazarov arrives from Barcelona
11.02.2017
Nantes win Group D after easy win against ABC 10.02.2017
Dominik Klein turns expert for Friday’s Google Hangout 03.12.2016
Nantes edge closer to first place 30.11.2016
Winner takes it all in Motor vs Besiktas clash
27.11.2016
Nantes earn play-off berth, Holstebro gain revenge 19.11.2016
First loss for Nantes opens Group D 18.11.2016
The Kleins, a well-rehearsed handball family in Nantes 13.11.2016
Nantes stay in the driving seat, Holstebro enjoy maiden victory
22.10.2016
Nantes squeeze past Dinamo, Besiktas biggest-ever win, Motor on track 16.10.2016
Nantes remain unbeaten with third consecutive win 14.10.2016
Holstebro hope for first win against group leaders 01.10.2016
First win for HBC Nantes hands Besiktas worst loss, ABC/UMinho ease past Holstebro
28.09.2016
No room for error in Group D 22.09.2016
Spectacular draw in Ukraine on Nantes' debut 22.09.2016
Nantes want to survive in Champions League 21.09.2016
Besiktas and ABC throw off the new season
02.09.2016
France's third team relishing big opportunity 18.07.2016
Klein says farewell to Kiel 15.05.2016
Göppingen power through EHF Cup final to the trophy 15.05.2016
Nantes and Göppingen meet again with a trophy at stake
14.05.2016
Tournat's relentless presence help Nantes qualify for the final 13.05.2016
Cañellas brothers: "We are both not favourites" 12.05.2016
Nantes aim for European final on home court 11.05.2016
Solé: "These matches will be the most important of our careers"
03.05.2016
Granollers meet hosts, while Chambery take on Göppingen 27.03.2016
Nantes to the Finals, last quarter-final tickets booked 21.03.2016
Granollers boost quarter-final hopes, while Winterthur take first win 06.03.2016
First defeats for Magdeburg and Silkeborg
26.02.2016
First half of the group phase coming to an end 17.02.2016
Rock Feliho: "Reaping the fruits we sowed in the winter" 07.02.2016
Hoping for the big party on home court 29.11.2015
Reigning champions Füchse Berlin knocked out by Chambery Savoie
20.10.2015
Füchse Berlin start title defense against Chambery 19.10.2015
Round 3 of Men's EHF Cup will be drawn on Tuesday 22.11.2014
Youngster and the taste of success 27.04.2014
Montpellier grab ticket to Berlin with large win
23.04.2014
Simonet: All about keeping a cool head 21.04.2014
Omeyer and Gajic inspire away triumph 15.04.2014
"We've paid our dues the hard way" 08.04.2014
Not here to collect chocolate eggs
14.03.2014
Nantes reduce tickets for local Swedes and Hungarians 05.03.2014
European champion joins Nantes 13.02.2014
Two EHF Cup matches live on ehfTV 03.02.2014
On a wild card to Berlin
09.12.2013
No easy ride to the quarter-finals for French trio 07.08.2013
"Last season was not a one-off," says Anti 19.05.2013
EHF Cup title for Rhein Neckar Löwen 19.05.2013
Preview of the final day of the EHF Cup Finals
18.05.2013
First finalist: HBC Nantes 17.05.2013
Statements from open trainings 17.05.2013
Damgaard's one-match suspension confirmed 16.05.2013
Long waiting is over for Anti
16.05.2013
On the road to Nantes: Valero Rivera 14.05.2013
Damgaard Nielsen banned for one match 03.05.2013
Hosts and Holstebro play the first match of the EHF Cup Finals 30.04.2013
We have a chance to gain revenge, Gensheimer says
30.04.2013
Nantes vs Holstebro and Frisch Auf vs Löwen 09.04.2013
On the road to Nantes: Siffert 27.03.2013
Ticket sales for EHF Cup Finals skyrocketed 23.03.2013
Nantes through to the EHF Cup Finals
17.03.2013
Löwen group winners as Kolding fail 15.03.2013
Nantes prepare for EHF Cup clash with impressive win 09.03.2013
Göppingen and Plock successful, Magdeburg remain unbeaten 08.03.2013
Jurecki wants to return to Nantes
24.02.2013
Kolding and Magdeburg win top duels 20.02.2013
Nantes sign Claire and Škof for next season 19.02.2013
Feature: In the sign of big "H" 17.02.2013
Kolding and Nantes remain with a clear sweep
15.02.2013
To play Finals in Nantes would be huge, says Dole 10.02.2013
Three matches, no victory for home teams 04.02.2013
EHF Cup countdown, part 13: HBC Nantes (FRA) 24.01.2013
Nantes sign young Croatian
29.11.2012
The second life of Alberto Entrerrios in Nantes