An action-packed Saturday across Europe saw the second day of the Women’s Champions League Group Stage and the opening of the Euro Cup Group Stage deliver high-scoring drama, standout performances, and several statement wins for the continent’s leading clubs.
In the Champions League, Spanish powerhouses continued to set the tone. Title-holders CN Sant Andreu brushed aside ZV De Zaan 14–7 in the Netherlands, maintaining their unbeaten run, while Astralpool CN Sabadell and Assolim CN Mataro both claimed strong victories over domestic and international rivals. Sabadell defeated CN Terrassa 13–9 thanks to late goals from Natasa Rybanska and Irene Gonzalez, while Mataro saw off Ekipe Orizzonte 13–8 with a dominant final quarter led by Clara Espar.
Elsewhere, Olympiacos SFP edged UVSE Helia-D 9–6 in a hard-fought Group A battle, after Dunaujvaros powered past Alimos NAC Betsson 19–14 in a goal-filled Hungarian-Greek clash. Vouliagmeni NC dominated Spandau 04 Berlin 18–7, while FTC-Telekom overcame Rapallo Pallanuoto 17–14 in one of the weekend’s most entertaining contests. In Group D, SIS Roma battled to a crucial 13–10 away win against ONE Eger, turning the game around with a decisive third-quarter run.
2025/26 Champions League Women – Group Stage, Day Two
Saturday 8 November
Group A
- Dunaujvaros (HUN) 19–14 Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE)
- Olympiacos SFP (GRE) 9–6 UVSE Helia-D (HUN)
Group B
- Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) 13–9 CN Terrassa (ESP)
- Assolim CN Mataro (ESP) 13–8 Ekipe Orizzonte (ITA)
Group C
- Vouliagmeni NC (GRE) 18–7 Spandau 04 Berlin (GER)
- Rapallo Pallanuoto (ITA) 14–17 FTC-Telekom (HUN)
Group D
- ONE Eger (HUN) 10–13 SIS Roma (ITA)
- ZV De Zaan (NED) 7–14 CN Sant Andreu (ESP)
In the Euro Cup, there was success for clubs from four nations. Ethnikos OFPF produced a commanding 17–6 win in Lille, while BVSC Manna ABC defeated debutants Hapoel Yoqneam 15–12 in Budapest. In Italy, Antenore Plebiscito Padova held off newcomers Zodiac CNAB 13–11 after a tense back-and-forth contest, and Pallanuoto Trieste rallied from three goals down to beat EPlus CN Catalunya 15–13, led by Morgan McDowall’s five-goal haul.
Across both competitions, Spanish, Italian, and Hungarian clubs reinforced their dominance on the European stage — but the weekend also hinted at rising challengers from across the continent, as early group stage battles set the tone for what promises to be another thrilling season of women’s European water polo.
2025/26 Euro Cup Women – Group Stage, Day One
Saturday 8 November
Group A
- Lille UC (FRA) 6–17 Ethnikos OFPF (GRE)
Group B
- BVSC Manna ABC (HUN) 15–12 Hapoel Yoqneam (ISR)
Group C
- Antenore Plebiscito Padova (ITA) 13–11 Zodiac CNAB (ESP)
Group D
- EPlus CN Catalunya (ESP) 13–15 Pallanuoto Trieste (ITA)
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