Big challenges in sight for Berlin, Aalborg and Plock in round 7
The first half of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2025/26 group phase concludes this Wednesday and Thursday with round 7.
This is the Champions League, the very top of handball. I know it sounds cliché, but here anyone can beat anyone — that’s what makes our sport so great. Of course, we’re going to Norway for the two points, but it won’t be a walk in the park — we’ll be facing a strong team in a lively, intimate arena.
They are a very strong team that plays fast handball. We have our own plan, which is based on solid defence. I want to show myself in the best possible way, play for the team — and above all, win. It’s always better to play in our own arena, with our fans, to feed off those positive emotions, and then head to Denmark for the next match.
We expect a close match against PSG, who will surely be eager to bounce back. We want to play the game on our own terms, and we believe — as always — that we can compete with any team when we perform at our best.
This is a very emotional match for me. I know every player, but they know me as well — so we will see how that turns out. But this is sport and I'll prepare like I always do. It's not easy to play against them, but we are one of the best teams in Europe and if we show that on court, we will take the two points.
