Montpellier handball players finish the group stage of the Champions League in 4th place in group A. The good draw won in Szeged 29-29 is not enough for them to pass the Hungarians in the standings.
The Montpellier team, who left for Hungary without their captain Valentin Porte and their best scorer, left winger Hugo Descat, left to rest for Sunday’s match against Cesson-Rennes, were on an equal footing with the Hungarians. Distanced around the 40th minute, with a delay amounting to 4 goals, they came back late in the game by a successful penalty from Kylian Villeminot, followed by a final save from Marin Sego. final score 29-29.
The MHB will meet the 5th of Pool B, FC Porto in the round of 16 with a return match at home
First leg on March 30 or 31 in Portugal.
Return match on April 6 or 7 in Montpellier.