The HBC Nantes did more than maintain the hope of a third Final Four. Last Wednesday at home, the H dominated Sporting Portugal (28-27). If they led five goals at the start of the second period, the Nantessese suffered more later, while resisting enough to keep the shortest of the advantages.
The Ligeriens have an appointment in Lisbon this Wednesday to compete in the return round of these quarterfinals of the Champions League handball. They are The last hope of Liqui Moly Starligue in the competition, PSG having been ejected at the previous round by Szeged (31-30, 25-35).
The quarter -final return of the Handball Champions League between Sporting Portugal and HBC Nantes will be held this Wednesday, April 30 at 8:45 p.m. The meeting will be followed live on Eurosport 2.