The Matchday 13 clash between Magdeburg and Barcelona lived up to all expectations. With the score tied at half-time (30': 16-16), the Catalans managed to pick up the pace in the second half and pull away. Unbeaten until now and buoyed by their victory in Spain in the reverse fixture, the Germans suffered their first defeat of the campaign, which proved costly.
A week after their narrow defeat at Coubertin against Stefan Madsen's men (29-28), Szeged was surprised by GOG at home (34-37). This defeat is also significant. In the space of a week, the Hungarian team has dropped from fourth to sixth place, losing the advantage of a home return leg in the play-offs. GOG, meanwhile, pulled off the coup of the week and can thank the impressive Frederik Bjerre, who scored 12 goals to join the podium of the top scorers in the 2025-2026 season.
Finally, Plock did not falter away to Zagreb, currently bottom of Group B. Assured of finishing third at the start of the match, the Poles led throughout, carried by a Melvyn Richardson in great form (eight goals). In goal, Mirko Alilovic put on a show with 13 saves, allowing his team to never look back against a Croatian side that was unable to find a solution (60': 26-34).
Matchday 13 saw numerous changes in the standings. Winners in Magdeburg, Barça leapfrogged the Germans into top spot - a position the reigning champions had occupied since Matchday 1. Despite a frustrating draw in North Macedonia, Les Rouge et Bleu still managed to make some headway, taking advantage of Szeged's defeat against GOG to move up to fourth place. The Danes are now hot on the heels of Paris, but the capital club remain ahead thanks to a better goal difference. Finally, Szeged lost out this week, dropping two places in the standings ahead of what promises to be an exciting final day.
Wednesday 11 March will mark the final matchday for Group B. Four matches are scheduled, with high stakes promising an evening to remember. Plock and Szeged will kick things off at 18:45, and while Plock aren't under any particular pressure, Szeged must win if they want to move up from sixth (the lowest play-off qualifying place). At the same time, GOG will be keen to play the role of favourite against Zagreb, already eliminated at the start of the final matchday.
If they win, the Danes will temporarily take fourth place from Paris ahead of their clash with Magdeburg at Coubertin. Stefan Madsen's men will therefore have to be at their best against a German side determined to regain top spot. It will be a tough ask, however, as Barcelona will likely enjoy a seemingly straightforward final fixture against Pelister, who have already been eliminated.
