Magdeburg against Berlin: a handball final of superlatives!

Magdeburg against Berlin: a handball final of superlatives!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, the time has finally come: The final of the handball Bundesliga is on the program and there is a purely German duel between SC Magdeburg and the Foxen Berlin. This constellation is particularly remarkable, because it is the third time in the 32-year history of handball champions League that two German teams meet in the final. Previously, there were similar confrontations in 2007 and 2014, when the THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt dominated the field of the best, as MDR reported.

The SC Magdeburg achieved its place in the final thanks to an exciting semi -finals against FC Barcelona, ​​which ended at 31:30. After a balanced 18:18 at half -time, Magdeburg showed fighting spirit, although the team in the meantime was up to four goals. Omar Ingi Magnusson was the hero of the day with impressive eleven goals. In the final phase, Tim Hornke took responsibility and with the decisive goal in the last second secured victory, so the reporting of the Süddeutsche Zeitung .

a holiday for German handball

SC Magdeburg coach Bennet Wiegert sees a “public holiday for German handball” in this final. He also calls for an increase in German starting places in the Champions League because the competition in the Bundesliga has increased significantly and it is extremely difficult to qualify for international competitions. This problem was particularly clear this season, which was shaped for the clubs with head-to-head races and exciting encounters, reports MDR.

In addition to Magdeburg, the Foxes Berlin also caused a sensation in the semi -finals. With a clear 34:24 win over HBC Nantes, they set a clear sign. Even if Mathias Gidsel had to get off the field with a red card for a moment, he appeared as an important part of the team until the end. Dejan Milosavljev in the goal was a rock in the surf, while Lasse Andersson made a significant contribution to success with his seven goals.

The history of the handball Bundesliga

The Handball Bundesliga (HBL) has developed into one of the strongest leagues in Europe since its introduction in the 1966/67 season. It initially started in two regional sections before being converted into a one -piece league in 1977, which today comprises 18 clubs. Sponsors have caused a breath of fresh wind for the current season; The new main sponsor Daikin renamed the league to the Daikin handball Bundesliga. The league spends a total of 34 game days without playoffs or finals, which underlines the importance of the regular season Wikipedia.

With this exciting starting point, both the fans in Cologne and the handball community across Germany should look forward to a gripping finale. It remains to be seen which team ends up as the winner and secures the coveted Champions League title.