<pIn the third round of the EHF European Cup two games will again take place at the Esperanza Lag pavilion in Elche. Atticgo Balonmano Elche will meet OFN Ionias from Greece with the kickoff times separated by a single day. The arrangement was agreed by both clubs to cut travel costs and maximize recovery time between matches.
The last match played by Atticgo Elche in the EHF Europa League took place at this venue, a detail noted in context with this upcoming double header.
Two matches in a 24-hour window
The schedule calls for the first encounter on Wednesday, November 8, with the opening whistle at 20:30 local time. The return fixture will occur exactly 24 hours later, on Thursday the 9th, also at 20:30. The Elche club confirmed the plan following its agreement with the Greek side, highlighting that the pairing offers a competitive challenge at a practical travel distance for both teams.
Greek challenger with attainable profile for Atticgo Elche in the European Cup
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Joaquín Rocamora’s squad aims to build momentum in European competition and push toward greater success this season. This marks the second European appearance for Atticgo Elche women this campaign. In the prior tie, which was also staged entirely in Elche, Atticgo Elche demonstrated clear superiority and won decisively against the opponent, underscoring the team’s capability in continental play.