Portuguese handball powerhouses Benfica and FC Porto delivered commanding performances in the EHF European League, securing significant home victories in the second round of the group stage.
Benfica clinched its first victory in the competition, overwhelming Hungary’s FTC with a decisive 38-25 scoreline. The win established a strong foothold for the Lisbon-based club.
Mikita Vailupau was a standout player for Benfica, contributing seven goals to their dominant performance.
Benfica will travel to Sweden for their next match, where they are scheduled to face Karlskrona.
@SLBenfica with an expressive triumph in the European League! 💪 #AndebolBenfica pic.twitter.com/d7Uj1uR10f
— SL Benfica Andebol (@ModalidadesBenf) October 24, 2023
Meanwhile, FC Porto continued its strong start, securing its second consecutive win by dismantling Switzerland’s Kriens 44-31 at the Dragão Arena.
Vasco Costa matched Vailupau’s scoring feat, netting seven goals for FC Porto in their impressive victory.
FC Porto’s next fixture will see them travel to Norway to take on Elverum.
Vasco Costa 🐉 #FCPortoHandball #EHFEL pic.twitter.com/fQGfQ3eN5c
— FC Porto Andebol (@FCPortoAndebol) October 24, 2023
The victories underscore a robust performance from both Portuguese clubs in the early stages of the EHF European League.
The results of Round 2️⃣ of the EHF European League!
Next game: Elverum 🆚 FC Porto 🗓️ October 31 #FCPortoHandball #EHFEL pic.twitter.com/n2QhHqN3hI
— FC Porto Andebol (@FCPortoAndebol) October 24, 2023