Ferencváros Crush Barceloneta to Maintain Perfect Record in water polo Champions League quarter-final stage.
🏆 FTC Telekom Waterpolo (HUN) 18-10 Zodiac CNAB (ESP)
Ferencváros delivered a dominant performance in Budapest, crushing Spanish champions Barceloneta 18-10. With a packed stadium and an electrifying atmosphere, the Hungarian title holders wasted no time, surging to an early lead and never looking back. Goalkeeper Soma Vogel was outstanding, making 13 saves (59%), while Ferencváros’ offense tore through Barceloneta’s defense.
By halftime, FTC already led 10-5, and by the final quarter, the match was well beyond doubt at 16-8. Dusan Mandic, Vendel Vigvari, and Edoardo di Somma were among the standout players, as Ferencváros extended their unbeaten run to 28 games across all competitions.
Vogel summed up the victory:
“We prepared for a tough game, but we surprised even ourselves. Barceloneta never had a chance to win or even get close to us.”
Savona Overcomes Early Scare to Defeat Oradea
RN Savona 17-11 CSM Oradea (ROU)
In Oradea, Savona had to battle back from an early 0-2 deficit before taking control of the match. The Italian side found their rhythm in the second quarter, scoring seven goals to take an 8-6 lead by halftime.
Despite a determined effort from Oradea, Savona’s firepower proved too strong. Davide Occhione, Luca Damonte, and Daniil Merkulov led the charge, with the Italians sealing victory after a three-goal burst in the final quarter.
With this win, Savona secured an important three points to start their Champions League campaign on a high note.
