Celje Pivovarna Laško hosts Paris Saint-Germain in EHF Champions League

Celje Pivovarna Laško prepares to host Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the EHF Champions League following a 46:35 defeat in Paris. In their previous encounter, PSG demonstrated high-tempo play and depth, leading by as many as 16 goals.

For the Slovenian champions, 18-year-old Aljuš Anžič has emerged as a standout performer, scoring nine goals in the first match and currently ranking fourth in the league's scoring charts. Coach Klemen Luzar emphasized the need for improved defensive aggression and decisive attacking play to compete with the French side.

Celje enters this matchup with momentum after a dominant 39:24 victory over MRK Krka in the domestic Liga NLB. Players such as Uroš Milićević expressed confidence that playing in front of a home crowd at the Zlatorog hall will provide a significant advantage against the elite opponents.