Dinamo is set to compete against Montpellier today at 21:45 in France during the sixth round of the Champions League group stage. The match will be available via live text on GSP.RO and broadcast live on Prima Sport 3 and Digi Sport 3.
- They must win against Montpellier.
- Barcelona needs to defeat Aarhus in the other group match, which is happening at the same time.
Failure to secure a victory would mean that Dinamo continues its journey in the EHF European League.
Live Updates: Montpellier – Dinamo 1-3
Min. 4: Iturriza scores for Dinamo, bringing the score to 2-1. Montpellier missed their chance, while Akimenko extended the lead for Dinamo.
Min. 2: Montpellier missed their opening attack, and Dinamo managed to score first. The French team failed again on their next attempt, with Dinamo also missing a shot.
The match has begun! Montpellier leads with the first attack.
In the previous round, Dinamo delivered its best performance yet, winning 37-23 against SAH Aarhus, where pivot Victor Iturizza scored five goals from five attempts.
Coach Paulo Pereira has a full squad available for today’s match, except for pivot Călin Dedu, who remains injured.
“Given all the difficulties we have faced, with players missing due to injuries and other reasons, reaching the last match of the preliminary round with a chance to qualify for the main round is a fantastic opportunity for us. We understand the stakes are huge. To win against Montpellier, we need to play the match of our lives. It will be a very tough challenge, but we will do everything possible to advance in the Champions League,” Pereira stated to EHF’s website.
A possible starting seven for Dinamo includes: Iancu, Lenbroch, Buzle, M. Martins, Vujovic, Akimenko, and Iturizza.
Montpellier Struggles with Injuries
After five rounds, Montpellier has only one point and is out of contention for qualifying for the main groups. In their last match, Montpellier fell to Barcelona with a score of 34-40, where Villeminot and Casado scored six goals each.
Coach Erick Mathe’s team faces significant roster issues for the match against Dinamo.
French media have reported that at least six players will miss the game, with academy athletes stepping up in their place. Among those absent are Monte, Thurin, Moraes, and Valera.
The medical staff managed to recover captain Valentin Porte, who was previously sidelined due to a wrist injury.
Due to these circumstances, betting odds favor Dinamo slightly, with odds ranging from 1.91 to 2.02, while Montpellier’s odds range from 2.13 to 2.37.
In the first match, Montpellier defeated Dinamo in Bucharest with a score of 27-23.
A likely starting seven for Montpellier consists of: Desbonnet, Diaz, Srna, Villeminot, Porte, Balaguer, and Lenne.
