LIVE BLOG: Impressive performance puts Esbjerg ahead in the MOTW

• round 2 of the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25
• after losing at Györ in the opening round, Team Esbjerg hope to get their first points of the season in Sunday’s MOTW against Odense Håndbold, starting at 16:00 CEST
• Saturday’s results:
  • FTC-Rail Cargo Hungaria vs HC Podravka Vegeta 33:24
  • Vipers Kristiansand vs CS Rapid Bucuresti 30:30
  • Krim Mercator Ljubljana vs Nykøbing Falster Håndbold 35:25
  • Metz Handball vs CS Gloria 2018 BN 28:26
• also on Sunday:
  • at 14:00 CEST: Buducnost vs Brest Bretagne Handball 22:35
  • at 14:00 CEST: HB Ludwigsburg vs Györi Audi ETO KC 26:31
  • at 16:00 CEST: CSM Bucuresti vs Storhamar Håndball Elite
• check out the round preview; all games are live on EHFTV (geo-blocking may apply)
• Iulia Burnei reporting on Sunday; photos courtesy of the home teams

SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

15:54

Six minutes to go until throw-off and the arena welcomes both teams on court.

15:41

The visitors ended up victorious in today's early afternoon matches, with reigning champions Györ and Brest Bretagne grabbing their second wins of the season.

With just 20 minutes left on the clock, our full focus now turns to the MOTW. But remember — the match between CSM and Storhamar also starts at 16:00 CEST and you can watch it live on EHFTV.

15:29

Tomas Axnér joined Esbjerg this season and is well aware of his team's potential — but also knows the strengths of their opponents. After last week's defeat at Györ, the Swedish coach hopes to put on their best performance today in the MOTW against Odense.

15:15

What do the odds say about this round’s MOTW? The two Danish powerhouses continue their domestic rivalry in the European premium competition and both have something to prove. Esbjerg came close to winning the title last season, but lost in the semi-finals to eventual champions Györ, while Odense are still dreaming of their first EHF FINAL4 appearance. The road to Budapest is long — but each point can make a difference.

Take a look at what our EHF journalist Adrian Costeiu has to say about this round’s top clash.

15:00

Hello everyone and welcome to the second round of the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25! This week we’ve saved the best for last, as the MOTW will throw off today at 16:00 CEST to wrap up round 2. 

The weekend started off with four matches on Saturday, in which FTC, Krim and Metz celebrated home wins, while Rapid Bucuresti managed to steal one point away in Kristiansand. At the moment two other matches are ongoing, as Buducnost host Brest Bretagne, while HB Ludwigsburg and Györi Audi ETO KC meet in a rematch of last season’s final. CSM Bucuresti and Storhamar Håndball Elite are about to clash for the first time ever today at 16:00 CEST.

Stay with us as we’re offering you running coverage of the Danish MOTW between Team Esbjerg and Odense Håndbold!