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La Rioja seek win to join Montpellier in play-offs
- Updated: December 2, 2016
Ahead of Round 9, no team in VELUX EHF Champions League Group C have been left without at least a mathematical chance to reach the play-offs.
Leaders Montpellier have already done so. Most eyes this weekend will be on La Rioja, which need a win against Metalurg to clinch the second play-off spot with a round to spare.
Montpellier need just one point to secure top spot in the group
La Rioja seek victory against Metalurg to reach play-offs
Elverum, Presov will know about their play-off chances before throw-off Sunday
GROUP C:
Chekhovskie Medvedi (RUS) vs Montpellier HB (FRA) Saturday, 16:00 hrs local time, live on ehftv
With the play-off berth in hands, Montpellier visit Chekhovskie Medvedi to confirm their leadership in the group. Even if runners-up La Rioja win their last two matches, Montpellier just need one draw to secure the top spot.
The French team have lost only one out of 10 matches in the domestic league (against PSG), and they are on a five-game winning streak in the Champions League. They are only two wins away from matching their longest winning run in 2003/04.
On Saturday, Montpellier will have to do without Slovenian line player Miha Zvivej, who failed to obtain a visum for Russia due to a passport issue.
Chekhovskie Medvedi are still fighting for second place in the group. They need to win both their remaining matches and hope for favourable results elsewhere.
Vladimir Maximov‘s men suffer from inconsistent performances. After their shock win at La Rioja, they put in an unconvincing display at home against Elverum.
Montpellier are the most frequent …
