FC Barcelona’s handball team will compete in the 2024 EHF Champions League TruckScout24 Final4 in Cologne, Germany, on June 8 and 9, 2024. After securing their spot by defeating HBC Nantes in the quarterfinals, the club aims to capture its 12th continental title. Matches are broadcast in Spain via DAZN and Esport3.
The Path to Cologne
FC Barcelona earned its place in the 2024 Final4 after a dominant performance in the competition’s knockout stages. According to the official EHF Champions League records, the team secured a 32-30 victory in the first leg against HBC Nantes in France and solidified their qualification with a 31-21 win at the Palau Blaugrana.
This appearance marks the 14th time the club has reached the final weekend of the tournament since the current format was introduced. Under head coach Carlos Ortega, the team enters the tournament following a successful domestic campaign, having recently clinched the Liga ASOBAL title with an undefeated record.
Match Schedule and Opponents
The tournament structure for the 2024 Final4 features the top four European clubs competing in a knockout bracket at the LANXESS Arena.
- Semifinal: FC Barcelona vs. THW Kiel
- Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
- Format: The winners of the two semifinal matches advance to the final on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The other semifinal matchup features Aalborg Håndbold against SC Magdeburg. The winners of these two fixtures will contest the championship trophy on Sunday afternoon.
Where to Watch the Final4
Fans in Spain can access coverage of the tournament through official broadcast partners. As confirmed by RTVE and DAZN listings, the matches are available for streaming on the DAZN platform. Additionally, the Catalan public broadcaster, Esport3, provides free-to-air coverage of the games for viewers within the region.
Historical Context and Performance
FC Barcelona remains the most successful club in the history of the EHF Champions League. The team has secured the title 11 times, a record that stands far ahead of any other competitor in the sport.
Champions League Titles by Club (Top 3)
| Club | Titles |
|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | 11 |
| VfL Gummersbach | 5 |
| THW Kiel | 4 |
Data sourced from the European Handball Federation historical archives.
The 2024 iteration of the Final4 carries significant weight for the club, as it serves as the final opportunity to secure a major trophy this season. The team’s consistency in reaching this stage is frequently attributed to the depth of their roster and the tactical stability provided by Ortega’s system. While the club faces stiff competition from German and Danish sides, their historical precedent as the tournament’s most decorated team keeps them as the primary favorite in betting markets and analyst projections.