handball
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Six group games make handball’s Champions League start less forgiving
The men’s competition opens with 24 teams in groups of four. Our analysis explains why a shorter first phase makes early consistency valuable without making one result a verdict.
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Handball Champions League: a shorter opening phase and immediate tests
The new format, Aalborg–PSG and Melsungen–Vardar examined through shot selection, defensive communication and the cost of an early mistake.
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Six group games make handball’s Champions League start less forgiving
The men’s competition opens with 24 teams in groups of four. Our analysis explains why a shorter first phase makes early consistency valuable without making one result a verdict.
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handball
explainer·3 min
Six group games make handball’s Champions League start less forgiving
The men’s competition opens with 24 teams in groups of four. Our analysis explains why a shorter first phase makes early consistency valuable without making one result a verdict.
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handball
preview·3 min
Aalborg–PSG should turn on the defender asked to make two decisions
Their Champions League opener brings familiar coaching connections and changed personnel. The useful tactical question is how each defence handles the line player while the ball moves outside.
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preview·3 min
Melsungen should make Vardar defend the pass after the first contact
The Champions League debutants meet returning Vardar on 10 September. Our preview examines how to keep an attack alive after the defence stops its first route.
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