Pro Recco has finally filled the only gap in its glittering trophy cabinet.
The Italian powerhouse secured its first-ever LEN Euro Cup title with a commanding 12–9 win over Radnički Kragujevac in the second leg of the 2025 final, sealing a 28–21 aggregate victory in front of a packed crowd at the indoor pool in Sori.
A Long-Awaited Triumph
Despite being one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, Recco had never lifted the Euro Cup—until now. After falling short in the finals of 1993 (to Újpest) and 2002 (to Brescia), the Ligurian giants returned to the final of Europe’s second-tier club competition after 23 years and delivered a clinical performance to complete the continental triple crown. The club had already defended its Italian Championship and Coppa Italia titles earlier in the season.
With this triumph, Recco becomes the sixth Italian club to win the Euro Cup.
2025 Euro Cup Final – Second Leg
Pro Recco 12–9 Radnički (3:2, 4:1, 2:3, 3:3)
First leg: Radnički 12–16 Pro Recco (Aggregate: 28–21)
Goalscorers – Pro Recco:Cannella 4, Condemi 3, Younger 2, Di Fulvio, Vujosevic, Hallock 1 each
Radnički:N. Jaksic 3, Vapenski 3, Dadvani, Rasovic, Drasovic 1 each
How It Unfolded
The match began with tight defensive play from both sides. Petar Vujosevic opened the scoring for Recco, and while Radnički briefly equalised, it was clear that the 4-goal deficit from the first leg weighed heavily on the visitors.
In the second quarter, with the score tied 3–3, Recco went on a game-defining 6:0 run. Cannella and Condemi converted a trio of penalties, and a last-second counterattack saw Cannella complete his hat-trick, pushing the lead to 7–3 at halftime. By the 18th minute, Recco had surged to a 9–3 lead on the night, effectively ending Radnički’s hopes.
To their credit, Radnički fought back in the second half, closing the gap to just two goals at one point (7–9), but Recco responded with crucial strikes from Aaron Younger and others to maintain control.
Farewell to Club Legends
This final also marked the end of an era for Recco, as Aaron Younger, Ben Hallock, and Marco Del Lungo all played their final matches for the club. Younger signed off in style with two goals and a trophy-lifting performance.
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