Handball hit: SC Magdeburg fights against FC Barcelona in the semi-finals!
SC Magdeburg will face FC Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League on June 14, 2025 in Cologne. Broadcasts on DF1, DAZN and Dyn.

Handball hit: SC Magdeburg fights against FC Barcelona in the semi-finals!
On June 14, 2025, Cologne's Lanxess Arena will be the venue for an eagerly awaited Final Four of the Champions League in handball. SC Magdeburg will face reigning title holders FC Barcelona in the semi-finals. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. While the Berlin Foxes meet the French team HBC Nantes in the afternoon, the fans' eyes are on the encounter between the Magdeburgers and the Spaniards. Because SC Magdeburg is striving for its third title, having already triumphed in the finals in 2002 and 2023.
SC Magdeburg, which finished the season as runner-up in the Handball Bundesliga, ended its last game with a clear 35:25 win against SG BBM Bietigheim. Well-known discussions accompany the team that successfully competed against Veszprém KC from Hungary in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. FC Barcelona, on the other hand, dominated the Spanish league with a comfortable 12-point lead and also secured the Copa del Rey for the 12th time in a row, underlining their power in European handball.
Broadcast options and commentators
Fans can look forward to comprehensive live coverage. DF1 has the games in its program from 5:45 p.m., while Dyn offers mainstream sports coverage with preliminary coverage from 5:30 p.m. Anyone who has a DAZN subscription can watch the broadcast from 6:00 p.m. The commentators will also be top-class: Karsten Petrzika and Pascal Hens will comment on Dyn, while Uwe Semrau and Jogi Bitter will be on air on DAZN.
The path to the Final Four
As part of the 2024/25 Champions League season, SC Magdeburg made it to the semi-finals thanks to impressive performances, including the victory over Veszprém KC. It became clear that the strength of coach Bennet Wiegert's team paid off. With a wealth of talent and a strong team spirit, the club is looking forward to this crucial game with confidence.
The Füchse Berlin, who became German champions for the first time last weekend, showed in the quarter-finals with two clear wins against Aalborg Håndbold that they can also play at the top. The final potential is underlined by these two strong German teams!
The winners of the first semi-final will play the game for third place on Sunday at 3:00 p.m., while the two semi-final dominant teams will meet in the final on the same day at 6:00 p.m. An exciting time for handball fans and the teams who will give their best to win the prestigious Champions League title.
In summary, SC Magdeburg and FC Barcelona are not only aiming for great success for themselves this season, but also want to complete the tradition of great handball moments in Cologne. It remains to be seen which of the two teams can ultimately win the title. Get ready to cross your fingers and enjoy the spectacle!
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