Once a derby, now a chance to learn

Buducnost Bemax handball players are visiting Đeru today (16 p.m.).

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Girls to relax and play: Bojana Popović, Photo: Dejan Starčević/žrk future
Girls to relax and play: Bojana Popović, Photo: Dejan Starčević/žrk future
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In the past, the duels between Đera and Budućnost Bemax were big European derbies, a treat that was awaited for months, but that is no longer the case. The biggest Montenegrin club has been far from the top for several seasons, and the Hungarian giant has again invested huge funds in order to win the title of European champion for the sixth time, which has eluded them since 2019.

That is why before today's match in "Audi Arena" (16:XNUMX p.m.) the question of the winner does not arise.

- We have a serious job ahead of us, against a team that practically has two lineups. It is important that we enter the match relieved, that the girls improve their game against great players, that they rise and see how much more and what they have to do - said Bojana Popović.

After two defeats at the start, the women from Podgorica defeated Savehof and can wait for the crucial duels for their place in the round of XNUMX with more relief. Today's one is not.

- We will play as much as our rival allows. This is clear, because there are a huge number of great players. Đer can play two matches in a row. The girls can "kill" for 60 minutes, but they will tire us out with changes, they will keep a high rhythm, which is difficult to follow. It's simple - they need to be brave, relax and play, because we have nothing to lose - said the head of the professional staff of Buducnosti.

This will be the 28th duel between the Montenegrin and Hungarian champions in European competitions. Đer won 20 matches, four ended in a draw, and three were won by the "blues", two of which brought trophies - on May 20, 2006, the day before the referendum, the women from Podgorica won the rematch of the Cup Winners' Cup in Hungary 26:23, after 25 :25 in "Morača", and on May 13, 2012, they won the long-awaited title of European champion thanks to the greater number of goals scored away from home, as they celebrated in front of their fans 27:25 after 27:29 in Vesprem. NN

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