The Champions League Men is heating up as the competition reaches the quarterfinal stage. With powerhouse clubs, rising stars, and thrilling round of 16 clashes behind us, the quarterfinals promise to deliver more high-intensity table tennis matches. This is the last step before the Final 4 will be played in the Saarlandhalle of Saarbrücken on May 31 and June 1, 2025. Watch all the matches live on ETTU TV.
Let’s take a closer look at the matchups and what to expect from each tie.
GV Hennebont TT (FRA)vs. 1 FC Saarbrücken TT (GER)
• First Leg: 15.01.2025, Hennebont
• Second Leg: 16.02.2025, Saarbrücken
French GV Hennebont TT, led by rising stars Vladimir SIDORENKO, Lev KATSMAN, and Iulian CHIRITA, secured their quarterfinal spot with dominant performances against UKS Dojlidy Białystok of Poland. Hennebont’s home advantage in the first leg will be crucial as they face reigning champions 1 FC Saarbrücken TT.
Saarbrücken, featuring World No. 9 Truls MÖREGÅRDH and a strong supporting cast led by Patrick FRANZISKA and Darko JORGIC, will be a formidable opponent. The German side’s depth and experience make them favorites, but Hennebont’s youthful energy and home support could produce an upset.
Saarbrücken’s experience and depth give them a slight edge, but Hennebont’s home crowd could make the first leg interesting.
KS Global PharmaOrlicz 1924 Suchedniow (POL) vs. K.S. Dekorglass Działdowo (POL)
• First Leg: 19.01.2025, Suchedniow
• Second Leg: 15.02.2025, Działdowo
A Polish derby between KS Global Pharma Orlicz 1924 and K.S.Dekorglass Działdowo promises to be a fiercely contested tie. Orlicz advanced after a nail-biting aggregate win over A.S Pontoise-Cergy TT, while Dekorglass edged out Postsportverein Mühlhausen in dramatic fashion, thanks to the Golden Match rule.
Dekorglass’s Jonathan GROTH and Jakub DYJAS have shown they can deliver under pressure. Orlicz, on the other hand, will rely on Robert FLORAS and Deni KOZUL to carry the team through.
Dekorglass has the edge with their experience in close matches, but the derby atmosphere could level the playing field.
KS Dartom Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki (POL) vs. Solex-Consult Wiener Neustadt (AUT)
• First Leg: 14.02.2025, Grodzisk Mazowiecki
• Second Leg: 17.01.2025, Wiener Neustadt
KS Dartom Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki secured theirquarterfinal spot with a comeback win over SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA. Panagiotis GIONIS and Takuya JIN led the charge for the Polish side, showing their resilience.
Solex-Consult Wiener Neustadt, surprising semifinalists last season, are looking to repeat their success. Amirezza Abbasi MONJEZI has been a key player, with his unique style posing problems for opponents.
Bogoria’s depth and home-court advantage give them a slight upper hand, but Wiener Neustadt’s unpredictability makes them dangerous.
Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier (FRA) vs. Borussia Düsseldorf (GER)
First Leg: 17.01.2025, Montpellier
Second Leg: 16.02.2025, Düsseldorf
This tie is arguably the most anticipated of the quarterfinals. Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier, featuring the dynamic LEBRUN brothers, Felix and Alexis, have been in sensational form. Their dominance in the Round of 16 against SPG Felbermayr Wels demonstrated their potential to go all the way.
However, standing in their way is Borussia Düsseldorf, Europe’s most successful club. With Timo BOLL, Dang QIU, Anton KALLBERG leading the charge, Düsseldorf will be tough to beat, especially at the ARAG CenterCourt.
While the LEBRUN brothers have been exceptional, Borussia Düsseldorf’s experience and depth may prove too much over two legs.
The Champions League Men quarterfinals are set to be a thrilling stage of the competition. With powerhouse clubs and rising stars, the battle for a place in the Final 4 is well underway.
