Aix, Nîmes and Toulouse want to stamp their ticket for the group stage of the European League
This is the last obstacle before the group stage of the European League (C2). Nîmes, Toulouse and Aix, the three French clubs involved are in a favorable ballot on Tuesday, in the second round return from the competition, and can hope to join Nantes, directly qualified for the hens. All three matches kick off at 6:45 p.m.
After twelve hours of travel, the Nîmes arrived late Sunday evening in Russia, where they will face CSKA Moscow (7.45 p.m. local time). Without Michaël Guigou (ill), the Gard club however has the means to defend its seven-goal lead won in the first leg (36-29). Championship coleaders with Paris Saint-Germain, Quentin Minel and his teammates have won their four official matches since the start of the season.
Toulouse defends its lead in Sweden
At the same time with the Swedes of Malmö, Toulouse will be in the same situation, with a mattress of six goals (30-24 in the first leg). Badly in Starligue (last with zero points), the Fenix seems to be reborn each time at the rendezvous of Europe.
Aix will be the only French club to receive in this return match, after having obtained a draw in Norway on the floor of Arendal (27-27). Since their defeat in Chambéry Thursday (-30), after a long trip and two games in 48, Thierry Anti’s men have had five days to get back on their feet.