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Barcelona on the European throne, Slovenians among the heroes
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Barcelona on the European throne, Slovenians among the heroes

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Barcelona has won its 13th Champions League title, defeating Füchse Berlin 37-34 in the final.
  • The victory solidifies Barcelona's status as the most successful club in the competition's history.
  • Slovenian players Blaž Janc and Domen Makuc played key roles for Barcelona, contributing a combined 11 goals.

FC Barcelona has once again claimed the European club handball crown, securing their 13th Champions League title by defeating Germany's Füchse Berlin 37-34 in the final held in Cologne. This latest triumph reaffirms Barcelona's dominance in Europe's premier club competition.

The Catalan giants have a storied history in the tournament, with previous victories in 1991, 1996-2000, 2005, 2011, 2015, 2021, 2022, and 2024. Their latest win in the heart of European club handball cements their legacy as the competition's most decorated club.

Füchse Berlin, reaching the final for the second consecutive year, once again fell short of the title, having lost to Magdeburg in the previous year's final. Despite a strong effort, the German team could not overcome Barcelona's composure and lead during critical moments of the match.

The final also featured a significant Slovenian presence. Blaž Janc scored six goals for Barcelona, while Domen Makuc, who is set to move to Germany's Kiel after the season, added five goals. Nejc Cehte played for Füchse Berlin but did not score. Luis Frade was Barcelona's top scorer with seven goals, and Mathias Gidsel led Füchse Berlin with eight.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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