The men's handball team of Zamalek fell behind against Barcelona, trailing 20-12 at halftime in their second match of the main group stage at the World Club Championship in the New Administrative Capital.
Zamalek started the match strongly, but Barcelona quickly took control after several Zamalek players received two-minute suspensions, giving the advantage to Barcelona in the first half.
Zamalek had previously secured their first victory in the group against Forum Darb Sultan on Friday, winning 42-17.
The Zamalek men's handball team advanced to the main group stage after defeating the American team Los Angeles 40-17 in the preliminary qualifiers.
Zamalek is participating in Group A of the main group stage alongside Spanish club Barcelona, Moroccan club Forum Darb Sultan, and Brazilian club EC Pinheiros.
