French club CP Lyssois Lille Métropole is preparing for a major week of European table tennis as it hosts Stage 2 of the ETTU Europe Cup for both Men and Women. Ten women’s teams, six advancing from Stage 1 and four arriving from the Champions League will gather in Lille, where only four will earn their place in the quarterfinals.
Group A: Hodonín and Budaörsi Headline the Field
Group A is topped by SKST Plus Hodonín (Czechia) and Budaörsi Sport Club (Hungary), both stepping down from the Champions League after finishing third and fourth in their Stage 1 groups. Their presence immediately raises the level of competition, especially as Hodonín enters the event as last season’s Europe Cup runner-up.
They are joined by three clubs carrying strong momentum from Stage 1 in Linares.
ASD Tennistavolo Sassari arrives undefeated, after Tatiana GARNOVA, Irina CIOBANU, and Teodora SIMON produced a flawless performance to top Group A without dropping a match.
Son Cladera TTC – Mallorca also comes in unbeaten, having dominated Group C with key victories over KS Wamet Dąbcze and TTC Meerdaal Leuven.
Completing the group is the host team, CP Lyssois Lille Métropole, who secured their progression as runners-up behind Częstochowa. Led by Shuohan MEN, Lucie MOBAREK, and Margo DEGRAEF, Lille will now look to capitalise on home advantage as they compete against two Champions League squads and two in-form opponents from Stage 1.
With Hodonín and Budaörsi holding the higher European pedigree, and Sassari and Mallorca entering in excellent form, Group A promises tight matches and little margin for error.
Group B: Champions League Experience Meets Stage 1 Powerhouses
Group B brings a compelling mix of Champions League-tested clubs and Stage 1 standouts.
Portuguese side CTM Mirandela and Croatian contenders STK Dr. CASL both step into Stage 2 after competing at Europe’s highest club level earlier this season. Mirandela will be particularly motivated, having reached the quarterfinals last year before being stopped by champions Saint-Denis TT 93.
Waiting for them are three teams that shined in Linares. Bebetto AZS UJD Częstochowa emerged as one of the most impressive sides of Stage 1, staying undefeated behind the stability of Emiko TAGUCHI, defensive specialist Tetyana BILENKO, and Paulina KRZYSIEK. TalTech Sport Club finished second in Group A, showing resilience.
Fenerbahçe Sports Club pushed Mallorca to the full distance in their Group C showdown and claimed the runners-up position, further demonstrating their strength.
Group B offers a different dynamic from Group A: Mirandela and Dr. CASL bring the experience, while Częstochowa, TalTech, and Fenerbahçe bring momentum and confidence from their recent success.
The stakes in Lille are clear: only the top two teams from each group will reach the quarterfinals, where they will be met by the clubs finishing third in their respective Groups in Champions League Stage 2.
Last year’s Europe Cup champions is Saint-Denis TT 93.
