Serious things have begun for Toulouse’s Fenix Handball, historically qualified for the round of 16 of the European Cup. Tuesday evening, in a packed Palais des Sports, they caused a sensation by winning their first leg. Victory against the Portuguese Benfica (38-34), a good advantage before moving Tuesday April 5 (8:45 p.m.) to Lisbon. Benfica Lisbon are among the favorites in the competition.
Before the European Cup, Fenix Handball receives, Saturday, April 2, the club of Saran in StarLigue. Toulouse are 5th, Saran Loiret Handball is 14th.