THW Kiel secures bronze in the handball European League!

THW Kiel secures bronze in the handball European League!

The THW Kiel secured third place on May 25, 2025 at the final round of handball European League in Hamburg. In an exciting game, the Kiel team defeated their Bundesliga rival MT Melsungen with 37:31 (18:18). In doing so, they consolidated their position as one of the strongest teams in the European handball landscape. According to FAZ.NET was Emil Madsen with 12 goals, while Florian Drosts of Melsungen 6 goals achieved.

In the first section of the game, there was a balanced performance of both teams. MT Melsungen opened the game with an early lead of 3-2 before Kiel dexed to 6: 3 with an impressive 4-0 run. After half -time, the Kielers proved to be significantly superior and disturbed Melsungen's game with an improved cover and a strong performance by goalkeeper Andreas Wolff, who contributed decisively to the turn after he was replaced by Tomas Mrkva after 20 minutes and returned in the second half. NDR in the 43th minute led with 27:22 and with a decisive lead into the The final phase of the game went.

game course and key moments

In the course of the second half, both teams had to put one player off the square with a red card due to rough foul games: Petter Özury von Kiel and Ian Barrufet from Melsungen. The THW Kiel had thrown out the decisive lead at a stand of 31:26 in the 50th minute, which turned out to be decisive for the later victory. Despite the defeat in the semi -finals against Montpellier HB, Kiel was able to recharge your mind against Melsungen.

The upcoming title fights are already throwing their shadows ahead. The SG Flensburg-Handewitt and Montpellier HB face each other in the final of the European League, while both teams in Hamburg are fighting for the trophy. Kicker reports that the Flensburger as defending champion plays an important role in the German handball Bundesliga that has cleared all medals in the current season. This once again shows the dominance that German teams radiate in European handball.

While the THW Kiel is now working towards a relaxed summer break, the clubs in the handball Bundesliga are working on the plans for the coming season. In this context, Veron Nacinovic's personnel from Montpellier Handball, who moves to Kiel after four years, is also becoming more and more interesting.