The 2012–13

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was the 50th edition of

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's premier competition for men's

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clubs. It ran from 14 September 2012 to 1 June 2013, and it was contested by thirty teams from eighteen countries. There was no defending champion as

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renounced to the competition for disagreements with the

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on the number of allowed foreign players in the Italian clubs' squads. Runner-up Primorje Rijeka, former champions

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and Vasas Budapest,

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also declined to take part in the competition. The Final Four (semifinals, final, and third place game) took place on May 31 and June 1 in Belgrade. The final was played in front of 4,000 fans.Belgrade to host the LEN Champions League Water Polo Final Eight in 2021-2023
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Qualification round

Group A (
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Group B (
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Preliminary round

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Top 16

The draw was held on 28 February 2013 in

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. The first legs were played on 9–10 March, and the second legs were played on 20–21 March 2013.

Quarterfinals

The draw was held on 25 March 2013 in

. The first legs were played on 17 April, and the second legs were played on 30 April and 1 May 2013.

Final Four (
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Tašmajdan Sports Center, Belgrade, Serbia Semi-finals ---- Third place Final

Final standings

Awards

References

External links

Results
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