Article by Costi Prună – Published on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 11:59 / Updated on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 12:05
Dinamo plays today in Poland with Kielce in the 9th stage of the Champions League. The match will start at 19.45 and will be broadcast in livetext format on GSP.ro, but also on TV on Prima Sport 4 and Digi Sport 4.
Vladimir Cupara: “We have the power to win with Kielce!”
Dinamo received a boost of confidence after the first victory in the competition against Nantes, score 29-28, and hopes not to lose against Kielce, in order to remain in 6th place with a chance, a position that would take it to the play-offs. After the first 8 stages in the Champions League, Dinamo is in 7th place with 2 points.
The round match with Kielce played on October 23 was lost by Dinamo 24-28. Although he did not play in the victory against Nantes, goalkeeper Vladimir Cupara feels that the team has gained a lot of confidence and believes that Dinamo can also produce a surprise in Poland.
We know it will be difficult to play against Kielce, who beat us in Bucharest. After the victory with Nantes, I think we have the strength to win in Poland as well, to be competitive and qualify further. We know it will be a tough match, but we will play our chance, fighting until the end.
– said Vladimir Cupara for the EHF website
At the weekend, Dinamo won the championship in Vaslui, 33-20, but the champions lost Alex Pascual, who injured his right hand.
A possible first “7” for Dinamo: Iancu, Negru, Langaro, Stanciuc, Vujovic, Nistor, Ladefoged.
Talent Dujshebaev: “With a win, we are 99% qualified!”
Kielce is only 6th in the standings with 5 points, obtained from two wins and a 32-32 draw with Aalborg. With a victory in the match against Dinamo, Kielce is qualified in proportion to 99% in the play off, according to coach Talant Dujshebaev.
We know that if we win the match with Dinamo, 99% we are qualified for the next phase of the Champions League. I also said before the tour game in Bucharest, that Dinamo is a better team than it seems. Dinamo has impressive players and an experienced coach with his own vision for the team.
– said the coach of Kielce, Talant Dujshebaev
Benoit Kounkoud and Michal Olejniczak will not play in Kielce, as they are injured.
A likely first “7” for Kielce: Ferlin, Nahi, Sicko, Vlah, Dujshebaev, Moryto, Karalek.
Bookmakers favor Kielce with odds of 1.18-1.23, while Dinamo are priced at 5.20-6.70
Dinamo's group standings/ photo: flashscore
