1985–86 European Cup (handball)

The 1985–86 European Cup was the 26th edition of Europe's premier club handball tournament. It was won by Metaloplastika Šabac, defeating Tatran Prešov in the final. The competition featured clubs from across Europe, participating in a knockout format. Matches were played in a home-and-away system in most rounds, culminating in a two-legged final to determine the champion. Teams qualified for the tournament based on their domestic league performance in the previous season. Metaloplastika Šabac’s victory marked a significant achievement in European handball.