Court of Handball Decides on Orlen Wisla Plock and Barça Case
The EHF Court of Handball has issued its ruling regarding incidents during the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2025/26 match between Orlen Wisla Plock and Barça, held on 23 October 2025 in Plock, Poland.
The case was initiated following a conflict involving Mr. Xavier Sabate from Orlen Wisla Plock and Mr. Ortega from Barça. Both officials were found to have engaged in serious unsportsmanlike behavior, with aggravating factors noted particularly concerning Mr. Ortega.
- Mr. Ortega is suspended for one match in EHF club competitions.
- Mr. Ortega must pay a fine of €1,500.
- Mr. Sabate must pay a fine of €750.
"The conduct of both officials was classified as serious unsportsmanlike behaviour, with aggravating circumstances identified in relation to Mr. Ortega."
Both parties have the right to appeal this decision with the EHF Court of Appeal within seven days.
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Summary: The EHF Court has penalized two officials for unsportsmanlike conduct in a recent Champions League match, suspending one and imposing fines on both, with appeals allowed within a week.