Barça claimed the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2023/24 title in a nail-biting final, narrowly defeating Aalborg 31:30. The match was decided by the slimmest of margins, with Mikkel Hansen’s last-second free throw hitting the crossbar, preventing overtime.
Earlier that day, THW Kiel secured third place by beating Magdeburg in the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 2024.
In the final, Barça overcame Aalborg, while Kiel defeated Magdeburg for the third spot. In Saturday’s semi-finals, Barça convincingly won against THW Kiel, and Aalborg edged out Magdeburg.
Barça’s Melvyn Richardson was named MVP of the tournament, while PSG’s Kamil Syprzak earned the top scorer title.
As Barça celebrated their victory, the 2023/24 season of the EHF Champions League came to a close. Mikkel Hansen’s club handball career ended without an EHF Champions League title, a bittersweet moment for the three-time world champion. However, his Aalborg teammates remain determined to return and win the trophy in the future, expressing pride in their performance and a promise to come back stronger.
Melvyn Richardson, at just 27, added another accolade to his impressive career, winning the MVP award for his crucial role in Barça’s success.
