# European and Spanish handball competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-and-spanish-handball-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-09T05:05:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

FC Barcelona’s handball team has commenced its defense of the Champions League title, facing Danish debutants Skanderborg Aarhus. Following a season of 60 victories, the squad is managing the departure of key players Domen Makuc and Emil Nielsen, with new signings Janus Smarason and Sergey Hernández expected to make their debuts.

In domestic play, Dicorpebal Logroño La Rioja is set to begin its Liga Asobal campaign with a match against FC Barcelona. The Riojan club, which reported a nearly 20% increase in season ticket holders, will field a full squad including new signings Tomoki Ishida, Luka Jevtic, and Gustavo Oliveira.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: FC Barcelona handball begins Champions League defense

FC Barcelona's handball team begins its Champions League defense against Skanderborg Aarhus, while Dicorpebal Logroño La Rioja opens its Liga Asobal season against Barça.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-barcelona-handball-begins-champions-league-defense

### 2026-09-06: Danish sports: Nykøbing FC wins in football as handball clubs face Champions League debut

Nykøbing FC defeated Thisted FC 3-0 in football, while Odense Håndbold and Nykøbing Falster Håndbold prepare for a Champions League handball debut showdown.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danish-sports-nykbing-fc-wins-in-football-as-handball-clubs-face-champions-league-debut

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