Historic Victory for Szeged Over Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League
Szeged secures a place in the quarter-finals with a decisive win against PSG.
In a remarkable display of skill and strategy, OTP Bank-Pick Szeged triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a scoreline of 35-25 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout round, securing their progression to the quarter-finals.
This match, held in Paris, followed a difficult lead-up for Szeged, as the team suffered a defeat against Győr just prior to facing one of Europe’s leading clubs.
Entering the match, Szeged was trailing by one goal from the first leg of the encounter but managed to maintain a strong spirit.
The game commenced with a defensive focus from both teams, with goalkeepers Mikler Roland for Szeged and Jannick Green for PSG making early saves.
Bánhidi Bence opened the scoring for Szeged, answered by Kamil Syprzak, who quickly put PSG ahead.
Despite early mistakes in attack from both sides, Szeged managed to equalize through Mario Sostaric, who converted a penalty in the 18th minute.
Szeged’s defense tightened further, allowing them to execute a 6-1 scoring run that expanded their lead to four goals by the half-time mark, with Mikler showcasing exceptional goalkeeping skills.
The first half concluded with Szeged in a commanding position at 17-11.
In the second half, Szeged initially struggled, but regained composure shortly thereafter.
The match saw a series of penalties and exclusions, significantly affecting PSG’s ability to recover.
Szeged capitalized on these opportunities, extending their lead to eight goals by the 36th minute, demonstrating effective teamwork and strategic offense.
Despite attempts from PSG to rally, including a short-lived scoring run, Szeged’s sturdy defense combined with smart fast breaks kept them ahead.
As the match progressed, Szeged’s lead grew, exemplifying their dominance over the French team.
With contributions from key players, including a standout performance by Mikler in goal, Szeged managed to finish the match decisively, marking a nine-goal aggregate win over PSG.
This victory not only secures Szeged’s place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 but also highlights a significant achievement in the club’s history as they become the first team to win against PSG in Paris at this competitive level.
Szeged will now face FC Barcelona in the next round, while PSG's exit marks a notable upset in their campaign.
The match showcased Szeged's resilience and capability, positioning them as a formidable competitor in European handball.
This match, held in Paris, followed a difficult lead-up for Szeged, as the team suffered a defeat against Győr just prior to facing one of Europe’s leading clubs.
Entering the match, Szeged was trailing by one goal from the first leg of the encounter but managed to maintain a strong spirit.
The game commenced with a defensive focus from both teams, with goalkeepers Mikler Roland for Szeged and Jannick Green for PSG making early saves.
Bánhidi Bence opened the scoring for Szeged, answered by Kamil Syprzak, who quickly put PSG ahead.
Despite early mistakes in attack from both sides, Szeged managed to equalize through Mario Sostaric, who converted a penalty in the 18th minute.
Szeged’s defense tightened further, allowing them to execute a 6-1 scoring run that expanded their lead to four goals by the half-time mark, with Mikler showcasing exceptional goalkeeping skills.
The first half concluded with Szeged in a commanding position at 17-11.
In the second half, Szeged initially struggled, but regained composure shortly thereafter.
The match saw a series of penalties and exclusions, significantly affecting PSG’s ability to recover.
Szeged capitalized on these opportunities, extending their lead to eight goals by the 36th minute, demonstrating effective teamwork and strategic offense.
Despite attempts from PSG to rally, including a short-lived scoring run, Szeged’s sturdy defense combined with smart fast breaks kept them ahead.
As the match progressed, Szeged’s lead grew, exemplifying their dominance over the French team.
With contributions from key players, including a standout performance by Mikler in goal, Szeged managed to finish the match decisively, marking a nine-goal aggregate win over PSG.
This victory not only secures Szeged’s place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 but also highlights a significant achievement in the club’s history as they become the first team to win against PSG in Paris at this competitive level.
Szeged will now face FC Barcelona in the next round, while PSG's exit marks a notable upset in their campaign.
The match showcased Szeged's resilience and capability, positioning them as a formidable competitor in European handball.
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