1987 LEN Women's Champions' Cup

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The 1987 LEN Women's Champions' Cup was the inaugural edition of the premier competition for European women's water polo national champion clubs, organized by LEN and held in France.

The final four were played in December 1987 between Dauphins Créteil, Donk Gouda, Szentes and Volturno with Dutch club Donk Gauda becoming the first European champions by beating host Dauphins Créteil in the final. [1]

Final four

Créteil, France

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
 
 
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Donk Gouda 14
 
 
 
Flag of Hungary.svg Szentes 10
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Donk Gouda 15
 
 
 
Flag of France.svg Dauphins Créteil 10
 
Flag of France.svg Dauphins Créteil 05
 
 
Flag of Italy.svg Volturno 06
 
Third place
 
 
 
 
 
Flag of Hungary.svg Szentes 12
 
 
Flag of Italy.svg Volturno 9

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