Lyon-Handball secured a 32-28 victory over Bidasoa Irun in the EHF European League on 13 October 2026. The hosts opened their campaign with two wins, sitting top of the table on four points. Bidasoa Irun, meanwhile, had one win and one draw to sit third with two points.
The French side showed their recent form, having beaten UBSAM Nîmes Gard 35-31 and FH Hafnarfjördur 46-33 in their last two outings. Bidasoa Irun came in with wins against Proin Sevilla and Marítimo, plus a draw with Puente-Genil. To be fair, both sides were coming off solid runs.
Lyon-Handball's opening was promising, though they had dropped points against PSG in their fifth-most recent fixture. Bidasoa Irun had been consistent at home, beating BM Villa de Aranda 39-32 in their last match. By then, the visitors had shown they could compete at this level.
The final tally of 32-28 reflected a comfortable home performance. Lyon-Handball now leads the group with four points from two games, while Bidasoa Irun remains in third place with two points from their two matches.
