Barceloneta and Olympiacos both made bold statements in the second round of the men’s Champions League Group Stage with emphatic away victories, firmly establishing themselves as the teams to beat in Groups C and D.
Barceloneta dismantled Jadran Herceg Novi in a dominant display, while Olympiacos overcame an early challenge from Sabadell to secure a commanding win.
In Budapest, Vasas rebounded from a crushing opening-day loss to stun French giants Marseille in a thrilling match, while Savona’s high-powered offense overwhelmed Primorac Kotor. These results underline the growing divide between the top contenders and the rest of the pack.
Barceloneta and Olympiacos secured major away wins in the second round of the men’s Champions League Group Stage, setting themselves apart in Groups C and D, respectively. Meanwhile, Vasas bounced back in a thrilling Budapest match against Marseille, and Savona delivered an 18-goal performance in Kotor.
Group C
Zodiac CNA Barceloneta (ESP) dominated Jadran mHerceg Novi (MNE) 16-8. After leading briefly, Jadran couldn’t withstand Barceloneta’s onslaught, led by Unai Aguirre’s crucial saves and Álvaro Granados’ three goals. The Spanish team pulled ahead with two quick goals and extended their lead by the final period. Barceloneta’s offense proved too much for the Montenegrins, ending the match with a decisive 1-5 rush.
Elsewhere, Vasas-Plaket (HUN) stunned CN Marseille (FRA) 13-11. Despite trailing early, Vasas found rhythm through Marton Levai’s key saves. Andrija Prlainovic and Benedek Batizi contributed critical goals to keep the Hungarian side ahead at half-time. Marseille fought back in the fourth quarter, but Soma Lakatos’ late strike sealed Vasas’ first Champions League victory in over a decade.
Group D
Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE) comfortably beat KEIO CN Sabadell (ESP) 15-8. Sabadell started strong, but Olympiacos took control in the second quarter, with Dimitrios Nikolaidis and Ioannis Fountoulis leading the charge. By the final period, Olympiacos had earned a commanding 6-11 lead, further extended by Fountoulis and Konstantinos Genidounias, cementing their dominance.
RN Savona (ITA) overcame VPK Primorac Kotor (MNE) 18-12 in a high-scoring encounter. Both teams exchanged leads until Savona’s three-goal surge in the second period put them in front. Primorac struggled to close the gap, and Savona continued to build their advantage with goals from Andrea Patchaliev and Pietro Figlioli. The Italians’ relentless offense secured a commanding win.