Atlético Guardés faces physical Portugal side in handball friendly

Atlético Guardés faced the Portuguese national team in a friendly handball match held at the A Sangriña pavilion during a local holiday. The match served as a competitive test for the Galician side during a league break to maintain high performance levels.

The encounter was characterized by high physical intensity and tension. Despite the friendly designation, the Portuguese side utilized their physical advantages, and the match saw significant aggression, including an incident where player Blazka Hauptman was left bleeding from the nose.

While the match featured tactical experimentation from coach José Ignacio Prades, such as a seven-on-six attack, the local team struggled with precision and ball handling at times. The game remained closely contested, reaching a 10-10 tie in the 24th minute and maintaining a high level of tension through the halftime break.