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Berlin and Aalborg secure the remaining direct quarter-final berths

Kielce’s late win over Veszprém completed the men’s Champions League top-two decisions.

Source 19 Feb 2026 Global Multiple venues, International
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Füchse Berlin and Aalborg secured direct men’s Champions League quarter-final qualification from group A. Berlin won 27–21 away at Dinamo, while Aalborg’s place was confirmed when Veszprém lost a dramatic Match of the Week in Kielce.

Kielce prevailed 36–35 after recovering from a four-goal deficit in the second half. Piotr Jarosiewicz converted a late penalty, and Veszprém’s final long-range attempt missed the target. The result also formally secured Kielce’s place in the play-offs.

Nantes defeated Sporting 38–27, leaving the two clubs level on ten points. Płock maintained third place in group B with a 28–25 win at Eurofarm Pelister. The evening completed the direct-entry quarter-final field after Barcelona and Magdeburg had qualified the previous day.

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