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, SaarbrückenFrench 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, DziałdowoA 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 NeustadtKS 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, MontpellierSecond Leg: 16.02.2025, DüsseldorfThis 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.
Champions League Women quarterfinals are set to deliver exciting matches
Stage 2 of the Champions League Women has concluded, and the quarterfinals are set to deliver exciting matches. Watch all the matches live on ETTU TV. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming quarterfinal clashes.ASD Quattro Mori(ITA) vs. KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg (POL)• First Leg: 19.01.2025, Cagliari• Second Leg: 14.02.2025, TarnobrzegASD Quattro Mori will face a daunting task against four-time Champions League winners KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg. The Italian side, led by Liemei HU, will need a near-perfect performance to overcome the Polish powerhouse.Tarnobrzeg enters the quarterfinals with a flawless record from the group stage. With stars like Fu YU, Satsuki ODO and Elizabeta SAMARA leading the charge, they are the favorites to advance to the semifinals.UCAM Cartagena TM (ESP) vs. ttc berlin eastside (GER)• First Leg: 19.01.2025, Cartagena• Second Leg: 14.02.2025, BerlinUCAM Cartagena TM secured their quarterfinal spot after a dominant performance in Group D. Led by Maria XIAO and Sofia-Xuan ZHANG, the Spanish side will be aiming to upset five-time Champions League winners TTC Berlin eastside.Berlin rested their top stars during their final group match but remains one of the most formidable teams in the competition. Nina MITTELHAM, Xiaona SHAN, Sabina SURJAN and the upcoming young star, Josi Neumann provide the German side with unmatched depth.Saint-Quentin TT (FRA) vs. Linz AG Froschberg (AUT)• First Leg: 17.01.2025, Saint Quentin• Second Leg: 15.02.2025, LinzFrench Saint-Quentin TT advanced to the quarterfinals as runners-up in Group A. Camille LUTZ and Linda BERGSTRÖM have been key players for theFrench side, delivering crucial victories to secure their spot in the knockout stage.Austria’s Linz AG Froschberg topped Group C with an unbeaten record. Suthasini SAWETTABUT, Ivana MALOBABIC, and Britt EERLAND have been in excellent form, making them one of the most consistent teams this season.Metz TT (FRA) vs. Etival ASRTT (FRA)• First Leg: 19.01.2025, Metz• Second Leg: 28.02.2025, EtivalA thrilling all-French quarterfinal pits Metz TT againstEtival ASRTT. Metzsecured their quarterfinal spot with two wins in the group stage, while Etivalremained unbeaten in Group D, led by players like Christina KALLBERG and JieniSHAO.Both teams know each other well, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to this tie. The outcome could go either way, making it one of the most anticipated quarterfinal matchups.The Champions League Women quarterfinals are shaping up to be an intense stage of the competition. With powerhouse clubs and star players on display, the road to the semifinals promises excitement and drama. Will the reigning champions maintain their dominance, or will we see surprises in the knockout phase?
