2005–06 LEN Euroleague
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| 2005–06 LEN Euroleague | |
|---|---|
| League | LEN Euroleague |
| Sport | Water Polo |
| Duration | 14 September 2005 to 20 May 2006 |
| Number of teams | 16 (preliminary round) 36 (total) |
| Final Four | |
| Finals champions | Croatia Jug Dubrovnik (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Italy Pro Recco |
| Finals MVP | Hungary Márton Szívós (Pro Recco) |
The 2005–06 LEN Euroleague was the 43rd edition of LEN's premier competition for men's water polo clubs. It ran from 14 September 2005 to 20 May 2006, and it was contested by 36 teams. The Final Four (semifinals, final, and third place game) took place on May 19 and May 20 in Dubrovnik.
Preliminary round
Location of teams of the 2005–06 LEN Euroleague group stage.
File:Red pog.svg Red: Group A; File:Green pog.svg Green: Group B; File:Blue pog.svg Blue: Group C; File:Yellow pog.svg Yellow: Group D.
File:Red pog.svg Red: Group A; File:Green pog.svg Green: Group B; File:Blue pog.svg Blue: Group C; File:Yellow pog.svg Yellow: Group D.
| Key to colors in group tables |
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| Group winners and runners-up advanced to the Quarter-finals |
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Posillipo | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 48 | +12 | 10 |
| Hungary Honvéd | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 56 | +17 | 8 |
| Croatia HAVK Mladost | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 6 |
| Germany Spandau 04 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 78 | −31 | 0 |
Source: [citation needed]
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia Jug Dubrovnik | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 52 | +21 | 10 |
| Hungary Vasas | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 57 | 58 | −1 | 7 |
| Greece Olympiacos | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 54 | 61 | −7 | 5 |
| France Marseille | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 56 | 69 | −13 | 2 |
Source: [citation needed]
Group C
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Savona | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 45 | +15 | 10 |
| Serbia and Montenegro Partizan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 42 | +5 | 7 |
| Greece Ethnikos Piraeus | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 53 | 56 | −3 | 4 |
| Spain Barcelona | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 | 70 | −17 | 3 |
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Source: [citation needed]
Group D
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Pro Recco | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 67 | 45 | +22 | 10 |
| Serbia and Montenegro Jadran Herceg Novi | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 57 | −3 | 6 |
| Russia Šturm 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 53 | 63 | −10 | 5 |
| Spain Atlètic-Barceloneta | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 54 | −9 | 3 |
Source: [citation needed]
Knockout stage
Quarter-finals
The first legs were played on 22 March, and the second legs were played on 19 April 2006.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadran Herceg Novi Serbia and Montenegro | 15–15(1–4 p) | Italy Posillipo | 5–7 | 10–8 |
| Partizan Serbia and Montenegro | 14–16 | Croatia Jug Dubrovnik | 9–7 | 5–9 |
| Pro Recco Italy | 23–15 | Hungary Bp. Honvéd | 11–8 | 12–7 |
| Vasas Hungary | 16–16(6–7 p) | Italy Savona | 6–5 | 10–9 |
Final Four
Bazen u Gružu, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Final standings
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| 2005–06 LEN Euroleague Champions |
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| Croatia Jug Dubrovnik 3rd Cup |
Awards
| Final four MVP |
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| Hungary Márton Szívós (Pro Recco) |