Article by David Istrate – Published on Saturday, 16 May 2026, 22:33 / Updated on Saturday, 16 May 2026 22:35
Metz, CSM Bucharest's opponent in the Champions League semi-final, seems to be in excellent form. In a match in the 24th stage of the French championship, she scored no less than 50 goals and defeated Stella St. Moor with 50-25.
There are only 3 weeks left until the Final 4 of the Champions League, which will take place on May 6-7, in the MVM Dome in Budapest. CSM Bucharest passed Esbjerg in a double-leg and will duel with Metz in the penultimate act of the competition.
Both the team from Romania and the team from France played domestically today. Helle Thomsen's students did not accelerate, but they did the minimum necessary to ensure their victory over HC Zalău: 30-26.
Metz, 25-goal victory over Stella St. Moorish
Metz, on the other hand, had a different attitude. In a battle with Brest for the national title, Emmanuel Mayonnade's group demolished Stella St. Maur, the team ranked second to penultimate in France.
More accurate, Metz won 50-25, showing great offensive appetite. CSM Bucharest's opponent in the Final 4 had 11 scorers, the best being Sarah Bouktit (11 goals), Suzanne Wajoka (8) and Chloe Valentini (7). Grace Zaadi, Anne Augustine and Manon Errard also scored 4 goals each.
Metz goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen had an incredible save percentage of 61% (14/23).
Due to this result, Metz reached a total of 70 points and tied Brestbut her rival remains in first place thanks to direct duels.
Mayonnade's team will face Dijon in the final of the French Cup. It will take place on Saturday 23 May at 19:00 in the Accor Arena in Paris.
Then, Metz will play two more games in the championship and, in June 6, at 16:00, will fight with CSM Bucharest for a place in the Champions League final.
