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Holstebro lost at home only to Nantes

Motor had a ten-day preparation in Germany for the second part of the season and they are coming here for the win

Everything is obvious in Group D. Nantes are first, Motor second, Besiktas third and Dynamo fourth. Holstebro are fifth and the last position is reserved for Braga. With that this game gets exhibition character because whoever wins won't change their position. 

The Danes knew their situation already after a few rounds. They accepted their faith, they knew they cannot advance and they played in accordance with that. But we should point out that they eliminated Besiktas from the race, who needed a win at that time. They were better than Braga at home, and drew against Dynamo. 

They started their championship with two home wins, and are now even with Silkeborg at the second position, who lost to Aalborg, who are currently first, the other day. 

- We are improving as the season goes, we are still making some mistakes, but we have improved. Especially in defense. But things will fall into place by the end of the season - said coach Westerholm. 

Peter Balling will have his first appearance in the Champions League, he was out since the start of the championship. 

- I am excited to see other playing styles. Everyone plays the same here, so this is a new experience that will be very useful - said Balling. 

Motor secured the second position, right behind Nantes, with a five game winning run. If it weren't for the slip up in Romania and the theft in Turkey, they would probably end up first. But then again, if they hadn't won in France, they probably wouldn't have been second. 

They will face Montpellier in the next round, and that will be an amazing clash with sparks flying all over the place. But there is still time for that.

- We are going to Denmark for the win, thinking in any other way is wrong and whoever thinks that way doesn't have to get on the plane - said left wing Denysov. 

The first game ended 34-28, but we should point out that Motor controlled the entire game and that their lead was even bigger at moments. 

Motor had their preparations for the second part of the season in Germany, where they played seven friendlies in 10 days. 

- The Danes are disciplined, they don't play like they are away. They keep on running, running and running. That is the well known Scandinavian handball. We are ready to be disciplined in defense and offense, but also to run a lot - said Boris Pukhovsky. 

Only Buynenko is out for Motor for this game.