The second round of Group B in the Champions League Quarterfinals saw the favorites deliver commanding performances, leaving little room for surprises. Ferencvaros secured a decisive victory over Savona, while Barceloneta overwhelmed Oradea with a dominant display.
Champions League 2024/25, Quarterfinal Stage, Day 2, Group B Results
Savona – Ferencvaros 9:17 (1:5, 4:4, 3:4, 1:4)
Ferencvaros Scorers: Argyropoulos 6, Manhercz 4, Di Somma 2, Nagy 2, Vamos 1, V.Varga 1, De Toro 1.
Savona Scorers: Patchaliev 3, Bruni 2, Guidi 2, Rocchi 1, Rizzo 1.
Ferencvaros asserted control early, taking a 3:0 lead within minutes. Savona managed to respond with their first goal in the sixth minute, but Ferencvaros maintained their momentum, leading 5:1 by the end of the first quarter. Despite missing key player Pietro Figlioli, Savona fought hard and narrowed the gap to 3:5, but the Hungarian side quickly reasserted dominance with two consecutive man-up goals.
By halftime, Ferencvaros held a comfortable 9:5 lead. Savona made a goalkeeper change at the break, with Da Rold replacing Nicosia, but it did little to alter the course of the game. Ferencvaros extended their advantage early in the third quarter and never looked back, with Argyropoulos leading the charge with six goals. Despite strong efforts from Savona, the Hungarians maintained a commanding lead, sealing a well-earned victory.
Barceloneta – Oradea 17:4 (2:1, 3:0, 6:2, 6:1)
Barceloneta Scorers: Granados 3, Bustos 3, Vigvari 3, Sanahuja 2, Tahull 2, Gomilla 1, Valls 1, Burian 1, Biel 1.
Oradea Scorers: Velkic 2, Gusarov 1, Gardasevic 1.
Barceloneta entered the match as overwhelming favorites and delivered accordingly. Though the first quarter was closely contested, with the Spaniards leading only 2:1, they gradually built momentum. A second-quarter surge gave Barceloneta a 5:1 lead at halftime, signaling the beginning of their dominance.
Oradea briefly threatened a comeback in the third quarter, reducing the deficit to 3:5. However, a well-timed timeout by Barceloneta coach Elvis Fatovic reset the hosts’ focus. The Spanish side responded with a devastating six-goal run in just over four minutes, putting the game beyond reach. Barceloneta continued their relentless attack in the final period, securing a comprehensive 17:4 victory and bouncing back from their previous loss to Ferencvaros.
Quarterfinal Group B Standings:
- Ferencvaros – 6 points
- Barceloneta – 3 points
- Savona – 3 points
- Oradea – 0 points