Historic duel: Foxes Berlin challenge SC Magdeburg in the final!

Historic duel: Foxes Berlin challenge SC Magdeburg in the final!

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, things will get exciting in Cologne's Lanxess Arena because the handball Champions League final is just around the corner. SC Magdeburg meets Füchse Berlin. A clash that not only makes sports hearts beat faster, but also marks a first: for the first time in over a decade, two Bundesliga teams are in the final for the title.
fr.de reports that the final begins at 6:00 p.m. and the broadcast on free TV on DF1 starts at 5:45 p.m. Fans who prefer to follow the game online can use paid live streams on DAZN and DYN.

The two teams qualified for the grand final with impressive performances in the semi-finals. SC Magdeburg beat defending champion FC Barcelona 31:30. This close decision shows how exciting and unpredictable handball can be. On the other hand, the Füchse Berlin impressed with a clear 34:24 win against HBC Nantes. This final is a special achievement for the Berliners because it is their first Champions League final in the club's history.
spiegel.de adds that SC Magdeburg has already won the title twice in the past (2002 and 2023).

The return of the Bundesliga in European competition

It is a contemplative moment for German handball fans. The last duel between two German clubs in the Champions League final took place in 2014. Today, in the heart of Cologne, fans have the opportunity to experience a real spectacle. Given the pressure of the tournament and the cheering crowd in the Lanxess Arena, the final is a real highlight in the sports calendar. sportschau.de also informs that the Final Four tournament will be held in Cologne for the 16th time. This tradition has proven to be a real stroke of luck for handball in Germany.

Key players in the two final teams will be crucial to the outcome of the game. For Füchse Berlin, Mathias Gidsel shines in the backcourt, while Dejan Milosavljev in goal could become a second stumbling block for the opposing attackers. On the SC Magdeburg side, a lot will depend on Gisli Kristjansson, who can make a decisive impact as a backcourt shooter. Omar Ingi Magnusson is also another player who could cause a stir in the title fight.

It remains to be seen how the Dortmund Bundesliga representatives will fare in European competition and whether the Füchse Berlin can realize their dream of the title. In any case, handball fans can look forward to a thrilling finale in which anything is possible!