Maccabi Tel Aviv Handball Team Begins European Campaign in Switzerland

Maccabi Tel Aviv's handball team is set to commence its European Federation Cup campaign this Saturday, September 17th, with an away match against Swiss side BSV. The first leg of this tie will be followed by a return match 24 hours later in the same location. This marks Maccabi Tel Aviv's second consecutive season competing in European tournaments.

Last season, the team advanced past Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus before being eliminated by Buzău of Romania. BSV, their opponent, brings significant European experience, having reached the Challenge Cup quarterfinals in the 2019/20 season and the third round of the European Cup in 2023/24. Their most notable recent European performance was reaching the group stage of the EHF European League last season, facing top-tier clubs like THW Kiel and Montpellier.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's coach, Avitar Gevon, expressed his satisfaction with the team's continued participation in European competitions. He described BSV as an "excellent team that plays handball at a very high level" and believes the European experience will be beneficial for the team's development. Gevon emphasized Maccabi Tel Aviv's intention to compete with a winning mentality and their strong desire to advance in the tournament.