Just like in the first league games of the season, Thomas Arnoldsen and Mads Hoxer were the great architects behind the win for Aalborg, while goalkeeper Fabian Norsten continuously pulled off important saves.
The packed arena in Aalborg also saw Juri Knorr make his debut in the Champions League for the Danes, and the German playmaker got off to a fine start.
One of the major focus points for Aalborg this season is to increase the pace, especially in the counter phase. And Thomas Arnoldsen took that very literally on Wednesday evening.
The Danish national team player repeatedly came roaring in the second wave and scored five goals in no time. Almost single-handedly, he ensured that Aalborg took the lead by three goals.
However, the Hungarians took the brunt of the Aalborg siege. And when Thomas Arnoldsen had to have a break during the first half, the visitors clawed their way back into the match.
French star Nedim Remili led the way and was instrumental in Veszprem restoring parity at 13-13. But then Thomas Arnoldsen came back on the court, and Aalborg went into the break with a two-goal lead.
The Hungarians nearly equalized for 25-25, but a reflex save and two successive goals from Norwegian international Kristian Bjornsen on the right wing gave Aalborg a three-goal lead.
That visibly deflated the visitors, and after a long period of patient attacking play, it became more hectic and feverish in the final phase. The visitors knew they needed goals in quick succession to turn the game around, but Aalborg held on for the win.