A victory next Tuesday at home against the co-leader of the Bundesliga and the “H” would reach the last four of the second European competition for the third time after 2013 and 2016.

However, he could have been satisfied with a draw in a week if he had better managed the final moments: ahead by two goals (33-31) with one minute remaining, thanks in particular to the saves of Ignacio Biosca (12/ 31), after being five lengths behind in the 44th minute, he conceded the equalizer at the siren by left winger Tim Freihofer.