TALKING POINTS: There was no shortage of drama or goals scored in the VELUX EHF Champions League last week so we take a closer look at what happened

TOP 5 QUOTES: An intense weekend of VELUX EHF Champions League action was reflected in the post-match statements by coaches and players

DELO WOMEN’S EHF Champions League Countdown #11: MKS Perla Lublin (POL). In the 25th European Cup season in the club’s history, the Polish champions return to the group matches for the first time since 2015/16

GROUP B REVIEW: Seven-goal games from Dainis Kristopans and Ivan Cupic powered Vardar to their second win in a row this season, while Kielce handed Motor another tough loss, 33:26

GROUP A REVIEW: Aalborg again relied on their defence and fast breaks to win, this time against Zagreb, while despite Szeged's resistence Paris take another home win

GROUP D REVIEW: GOG are all alone at the top of Group D after a seven-goal win at home against Chekhovskie medvedi on Sunday.

GROUP A REVIEW: Thanks to a superb performance from their back court players, Barça took their first points of the season

GROUP C REVIEW: Sporting CP made Group C break into two halves through their clear home win against TATRAN Presov Saturday night.

GROUP B REVIEW: While Brest led for most of the game, Montpellier laughed last as a superb ending to the game earned them their first win of the season

MOTW REVIEW: After losing a point in the last second in the first round, Kiel shocked with a superb attacking display and conquered the Veszprem Arena, 37:31

GROUP C REVIEW: Bidasoa Irun earned their biggest win in their EHF Champions League history, as they defeated Cocks by no less than 15 goals at home Saturday afternoon.

GROUP D REVIEW: Orlen Wisla Plock were in the lead all the way against Kadetten Schaffhausen, as the Polish side took their first two points.