The Champions League starts with Celje and the varied Slovenian participationThe UEFA Handball Champions League has returned to Slovenia after three years, with Celje Pivovarna Laško making its comeback in the competition. The club will begin its campaign this week by playing against Zagreb in Croatia. This season, the tournament has expanded from 16 to 24 clubs, with a new format featuring six groups of four teams. The Slovenian team will compete in Group C alongside Aalborg, Paris Saint-Germain, and Zagreb. Twelve Slovenian players are participating in European clubs, including notable names like Urh Kastelic and Blaž Janc. The article highlights key contenders such as Barcelona, Magdeburg, Berlin, and Veszprem, noting changes in player lineups and team strategies ahead of the upcoming matches.
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Europe's top handball clubs are on the hunt for Barcelona, the Celtics are back.The European Handball Champions League is set to begin midweek, with top teams like Barcelona, Berlin, Magdeburg, and Aalborg expected to compete fiercely. The Slovenian team Celje Pivovarna Laško returns after winning the league in 2004. This season sees the competition expand from 16 to 24 teams, with Slovenia’s national and cup champions joining in Group C alongside Danish Aalborg, French PSG, and Croatian Zagreb. Over 20 Slovenian players are competing across various clubs, including notable names such as Blaž Janc (Barcelona), Domen Makuc (now at Kiel), and others. Barcelona remains a dominant force despite losing key players like Makuc and Emil Nielsen, but they have strengthened their roster with new additions. Germany’s Berlin and Magdeburg teams are also strong contenders, while Denmark’s Aalborg impresses with its simple style of play and added depth through Magnus Landin Jacobsen. After group stages, the top two teams from each of six groups will advance to the main draw, where the best eight will qualify for the final tournament.
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