The Women’s Champions League Group Stage is set for a thrilling finale, with the last quarter-final spot and crucial group positions up for grabs this Saturday.

GZC Donk, SIS Roma, and Alimos NAC Betsson are locked in a battle for second place in Group C, while FTC Telekom Waterpolo and Assolim CN Mataro face off for the top spot in Group B. Only Olympiacos SFP has mathematically secured first place, but barring upsets, Astralpool CN Sabadell and CN Sant Andreu are also poised to finish at the top of their groups.

Group A

Fixtures (Local Times)

• 12:30 Dunaujvaros WPC (HUN) vs. CN Terrassa (ESP)
• 18:00 Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) vs. Vouliagmeni NC (GRE)

Standings: 1. Sabadell (15), 2. Vouliagmeni (12), 3. Terrassa (2), 4. Dunaujvaros (1)

Sabadell hold all the cards in Group A, playing at home where they rarely falter. Having already defeated Vouliagmeni 16-11 in Greece, their Greek rivals would need an unlikely six-goal away win to overtake them. Elsewhere, Dunaujvaros and Terrassa meet in a match purely for pride, with both sides bowing out after the group stage.

Group B

Fixtures (Local Times)

• 14:00 Antenore Plebiscito Padova (ITA) vs. Assolim CN Mataro (ESP)
• 20:30 FTC-Telekom (HUN) vs. Polar Bears (NED)

Standings: 1. FTC (13), 2. Mataro (11), 3. Polar Bears (3), 4. Padova (3)

Mataro’s recent shootout win over Fradi means they still have a chance to snatch first place, but their fate depends on FTC’s result against the Polar Bears. The Hungarians only need a point to remain at the summit, while the Dutch side, known for their attacking prowess, will be aiming to cause an upset if they can tighten their defense.

Group C

Fixtures (Local Times)

• 14:00 GZC Donk (NED) vs. Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE)
• 18:00 SIS Roma (ITA) vs. Olympiacos SFP (GRE)

Standings: 1. Olympiacos (15), 2. Donk (6), 3. Roma (5), 4. Alimos (4)

The battle for second place is wide open, with Donk controlling their destiny. A win over Alimos in regular time would send them through. Any other result leaves the door open for Roma, who face group leaders Olympiacos later in the day. Intriguingly, even bottom-placed Alimos could advance if they claim a three-point win, provided Olympiacos help their cause by beating Roma.

Group D

Fixtures (Local Times)

• 16:00 UVSE-Helia D (HUN) vs. BVSC-Manna ABC (HUN)
• 17:30 Orizzonte Catania (ITA) vs. CN Sant Andreu (ESP)

Standings: 1. Sant Andreu (15), 2. Orizzonte (12), 3. UVSE (3), 4. BVSC (0)

Group D mirrors Group A, with Sant Andreu needing only to avoid a seven-goal defeat against Orizzonte to secure first place. Orizzonte, boasting eight Champions League titles, face a daunting task to overturn the deficit against an in-form Spanish side. Meanwhile, UVSE are expected to see off BVSC, who risk finishing the group stage without a single point.

What’s Next?

The second leg of the knockout rounds awaits, with teams hoping to book their place in the quarter-finals. Catch all the Women’s Champions League action live on www.euroaquaticstv.com.