TOM’S BLOG: Ahead of the MOTW clash of the titans, Barca Lassa versus HC Vardar, ehfTV commentator Tom O’Brannagain looks at Xavi Pascual’s brilliant new tactics

FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: The Romanian champions started the EHF Champions League season with huge ambitions but two defeats brought them back to earth. What is going on with one of the title contenders?

GROUP A REVIEW: A record seven-game winless streak was finally stopped by the title holders, with a dominating 31:26 win against Rhein-Neckar Löwen

GROUP B REVIEW: The French champion made it eight wins from as many matches, beating Flensburg for the second time in four days

NEWS: VELUX EHF Champions League Premium sponsor Gorenje has launched its #simplymoments contest to provide a creative fan with a fridge in the design of their favourite club

FIRST HAND INSIGHT: Last year bottom of the group with two points, this year already through to the main round with a match to spare. What has changed in Kristiansand?

TALKING POINTS: Three teams are out of contention but there is a lot left to play for in the Women’s EHF Champions League. Here are the main topics after Round 5 of the group matches

FEATURE: In one of the feel-good stories of the season, the Romanian champions have been taking the VELUX EHF Champions League by surprise. This is the story behind their success

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Montpellier seek their first win of the season at home against Löwen, while Flensburg aim to ruin PSG’s 100% record

FEATURE: The VELUX EHF Champions League is heading towards the business end of the group phase, with each game and point won becoming more and more important

TALKING POINTS: Some teams just don’t seem to get out of trouble while others continue to shine. Here are the main topics after last week’s round in the VELUX EHF Champions League

TOP 5 QUOTES: Coaches and players talked about setting new best marks as one team got its first victory in the VELUX EHF Champions League while another team reached its highest points total ever