According to the preliminary round draw, which took place in Vienna today, Beşiktaş JK men’s handball team is paired with, Haslum HK (Norway), Hubo Inita Hasselt (Belgium) and HCM Constanta (Romania) in Group 3. The Turkish Champions Black Eagles will meet Haslum HK of Norway in their first game on 6 September. If they win, they will take on the winner of the match between the other teams, with the group leader advancing to the Champions League.