The Champions League Men is heading into the decisive second-leg quarterfinals, where the last four teams will be determined for the Final 4 in Saarbrücken on May 31 and June 1, 2025. After an intense opening leg, the pressure is on, for the teams to either capitalize on their advantage or stage dramatic comebacks. FC Saarbrücken TT dominated the first leg in Hennebont with a commanding 3:0 win, proving why they are the reigning champions. With Truls MÖREGÅRDH, Patrick FRANZISKA, and Darko JORGIC in top form, they are in a prime position to advance. GV Hennebont’s TT young talents, Vladimir SIDORENKO, Lev KATSMAN, and Iulian CHIRITA, will need a flawless performance to pull off an upset. The challenge is enormous, as they now face FC Saarbrücken TT on their home court, where the German side rarely falters. KS Dekorglass Działdowo made a huge statement in the first leg, securing a clean 3:0 victory on the road. With Jonathan GROTH, Samuel KULCZCKI and Jakub DYJAS leading the charge, they now have the comfort of playing at home with a significant advantage. KS Global Pharma Orlicz 1924, however, has nothing to lose and will look to fight back. Cheng Ting LIAO, Robert FLORAS and Deni KOZUL must deliver an inspired performance to have any chance of turning the tie around. Bogoria showed their strength in the first leg, delivering a dominant 3:0 win in Austria. Panagiotis GIONIS and Takuya JIN were in excellent form, and now, playing at home, they have a golden opportunity to seal their spot in the Final 4. Wiener Neustadt faces an uphill battle, but last season’s semifinalists will be determined to prove they belong at this stage. Ivor BAN and Frane KOJIC need a fast start to keep their hopes alive. Borussia Düsseldorf lived up to their reputation with a 3:0 away victory in Montpellier. With legends like Timo BOLL, Dang QIU, and Anton KALLBERG in their lineup, they are one step away from another Final 4 appearance. The LEBRUN brothers, Felix and Alexis, had a tough first leg, but they are capable of causing problems for any opponent. Alliance Nîmes Montpellier needs to find another gear if they want to challenge the most successful club in the European Champions League at home at the ARAG center court. Who will reach the Final 4? With first-leg results known, strongly favoring FC Saarbrücken TT, KS Dekorglass Dzialdowo, KS Dartom Bogoria, and Borussia Düsseldorf, the pressure is on their opponents to mount comebacks. However, nothing is guaranteed in table tennis, and surprises can always happen. Don’t miss the action – watch all matches live on ETTU TV!
Champions League Women Quarterfinals: Can the Underdogs Turn the Tide in the Return Leg?
The Champions League Women quarterfinals move into the second leg. The first-leg matches delivered intense battles, with some teams taking the lead while others remain in tight contests. As the return legs approach, the stakes are higher than ever. KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg took a hard-fought 3:2 victory in Italy, but ASD Quattro Mori proved they are not to be underestimated. The Polish club, led by Fu YU, Satsuki ODO, and Elizabeta SAMARA, will now look to finish the job at home. ASD Quattro Mori, with Liemei HU leading the charge, nearly pulled off a surprise in Cagliari and will hope to build on that performance. However, overturning KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg on their home court will be a significant challenge. The second leg in Berlin promises to be a high-stakes showdown after UCAM Cartagena TM took a commanding 3-1 victory in the first leg. The Spanish side delivered an impressive performance, with Maria XIAO securing two key wins over Nina MITTELHAM and Xiaona SHAN, while Sofia-Xuan ZHANG added another victory against SHAN. The only point for TTC Berlin eastside came from Sabina SURJAN, who managed to defeat Yao LI. Now, ttc berlin eastside faces a must-win scenario on home soil. The five-time Champions League winners will look to MITTELHAM, SHAN, and SURJAN to turn the tide and force a decisive result. The German club has a strong home-court advantage, but overcoming UCAM Cartagena TM’s momentum will require top performances from their key players. Linz AG Froschberg delivered one of the most dominant performances of the first leg, sweeping Saint-Quentin TT 3:0 away at home. Suthasini SAWETTABUT, Ivana MALOBABIC, and Britt EERLAND were in top form, and now they return to Austria on their home turf with a commanding lead. Saint-Quentin TT, led by Camille LUTZ and Linda BERGSTRÖM, faces a daunting task. They will need a perfect performance in Linz to keep their semifinal hopes alive. The all-French quarterfinal remains finely poised after Metz TT secured a 3:1 win at home in the first leg. Metz, led by Christina KALLBERG and Jieni SHAO, put in a strong performance, but Etival ASRTT last years finalist is still very much in the tie. Etival, playing in front of their home crowd, will look to turn the tables. They remained unbeaten in the group stage and will rely on their balanced squad to push for a comeback. Who Will Reach the Semifinals? With the return legs approaching, Berlin, Linz, Tarnobrzeg, and Metz hold the advantage. However, nothing is decided yet, and surprises could be in store as teams fight for a place in the semis. Watch all matches live on ETTU TV!
