The Women’s Champions League Group Stage has reached its halfway mark, with last season’s medalists – Sabadell, Olympiacos, and St. Andreu – dominating their respective groups. They all secured three wins from three matches. FTC also leads their group, following an intense, high-scoring encounter with Polar Bears. All four Spanish teams in the competition emerged victorious in this round.
Group A Results
- CN Terrassa (ESP) 10-10 (4-3P) Dunaujvaros WPC (HUN)
- Vouliagmeni NC (GRE) 11-16 Astralpool Sabadell (ESP)
Standings:
- Sabadell – 3 – 9pts
- Vouliagmeni – 3 – 6pts
- Terrassa – 3 – 2pts
- Dunaujvaros – 3 – 1pt
Sabadell continues to showcase their strength, securing another five-goal victory against Vouliagmeni. Despite a close first half, Sabadell surged ahead in the third period, aided by crucial performances from Rita Keszthelyi and Laura Aarts. Meanwhile, CN Terrassa managed to edge out Dunaujvaros in a penalty shootout after losing a comfortable lead.
Group B Results
- Assolim CN Mataro (ESP) 16-9 Antenore Plebiscito Padova (ITA)
- Polar Bears Ede (NED) 14-17 FTC-Telekom (HUN)
Standings:
- FTC – 3 – 9pts
- Mataro – 3 – 6pts
- Padova – 3 – 3pts
- Polar Bears – 3 – 0pts
FTC secured a thrilling 17-14 victory over Polar Bears in a 31-goal spectacle, demonstrating both offensive firepower and resilience. Elsewhere, Mataro breezed past Padova, delivering a decisive blow in the second period to establish an insurmountable lead.
Group C Results
- Olympiacos SFP (GRE) 10-3 SIS Roma (ITA)
- Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE) 8-8 (5-3P) GZC Donk (NED)
Standings:
- Olympiacos – 3 – 9pts
- Roma – 3 – 4pts
- Donk – 3 – 3pts
- Alimos – 3 – 2pts
Olympiacos delivered a defensive masterclass, holding Roma to just three goals in their clash. Vasiliki Plevritou led a relentless Greek charge in the second half, shutting out their rivals for nearly 19 minutes. In a closely contested game, Alimos overcame Donk in a penalty shootout to claim their first points of the tournament.
Group D Results
- Sant Andreu (ESP) 16-10 Orizzonte Catania (ITA)
- BVSC-Manna ABC (HUN) 10-17 UVSE-Helia D (HUN)
Standings:
- St. Andreu – 3 – 9pts
- Orizzonte – 3 – 6pts
- UVSE – 3 – 3pts
- BVSC – 3 – 0pts
Sant Andreu showcased their offensive prowess, dismantling Orizzonte’s defense with a 4-0 run that effectively sealed the match. In the Hungarian derby, UVSE overcame an early scare against BVSC to secure victory with a dominant final quarter performance.