# Slovenian sports updates regarding Celje clubs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovenian-sports-updates-regarding-celje-clubs > Updated: 2026-09-09T13:31:26.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In Slovenian sports, the handball club Celje Pivovarne Laško entered the new season with high ambitions to defend national titles and return to the Champions League. Coach Klemen Luzar expressed confidence in a squad composed of both veteran and young players. During their Champions League campaign, Celje faced a defeat against Zagreb, losing the encounter 31-29. Despite a red card for Lucija Korošec and early struggles with accuracy, the team narrowed the deficit to a single goal in the final minutes. An 18-year-old debutant, Aljaž Anžič, emerged as a standout performer, scoring 11 goals in his Champions League debut. Having previously drawn attention at the U-19 World Championship, the player is reportedly being monitored by several major European clubs, including SC Magdeburg, SG Flensburg-Handewitt, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Pick Szeged. Anžič is currently under contract with RK Celje until 2028. Coach Luzar indicated that the team’s defensive efforts and resilience provided reasons for optimism despite the loss. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Aljuš Anžič scores 11 goals in Champions League debut Eighteen-year-old handball talent Aljuš Anžič scored 11 goals in his Champions League debut for RK Celje, drawing interest from major European clubs despite a 31-29 loss to RK Zagreb. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celje-handball-team-suffers-champions-league-defeat-to-zagreb ### 2026-08-31: Slovenian sports: Maribor defeats Nafta and Celje announces key arrivals Slovenian sports updates include Maribor's 3-2 football victory over Nafta 1903, Celje's handball team aiming for domestic titles, and striker Blaž Kramer's return to football club Celje. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maribor-defeats-nafta-1903-in-3-2-victory --- Cite as: Slovenian sports updates regarding Celje clubs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovenian-sports-updates-regarding-celje-clubs