Champions League Day 1


This is Week 1 of the Champions League.  
Despite a slightly lower intensity than anticipated  
Rhein Neckar Lowen - Barcelona (35-34) and Veszprem - Kielce (29-27) were interesting matches. 
Valur Sigurdsson and Sterbik were at their usual best.

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