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Magdeburg's Kristjansson: Hope for a comeback in the semi-finals!
Magdeburg will play against Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League on June 14th. Kristjansson could return.
Magdeburg's Kristjansson: Hope for a comeback in the semi-finals!
An exciting handball afternoon is ahead in Cologne, as the Champions League reaches its climax today with the Final Four. At 3 p.m. the Füchse Berlin will face HBC Nantes, followed by the eagerly awaited semi-final between FC Barcelona and SC Magdeburg at 6 p.m. This is the 16th edition of the Final Four in the Cologne Arena, which is known for its fascinating games.
The Füchse Berlin deserve a special mention: They not only won the last league, but also impressively dominated the semi-final against Nantes with 34:24 (18:12). Despite the red card for Mathias Gidsel in the ninth minute, the Berliners were able to continuously expand their lead. Tim Freihöfer stood out as the best thrower with ten goals, while Dejan Milosavljev shone in goal. This reported Sports1.
SC Magdeburg under pressure
In the first semi-final, SC Magdeburg meets FC Barcelona. The cards are currently looking a bit shaky for the Magdeburg squad: backcourt player Gisli Kristjansson is still struggling with a shoulder injury. However, coach Bennet Wiegert offers a glimmer of hope for a comeback. “We won’t take any risks,” emphasized Wiegert, because Kristjansson’s presence could be crucial for the game. Things were tied in the first half - the halftime score was 18:18. You can find these instructions at Focus read up.
The semi-finals are no walk in the park: Barcelona are the absolute favorites with 12 Champions League titles. The Catalans' coach, Carlos Ortega, relies on his key players, including goalkeeper Emil Nielsen and backcourt player Dika Mem. Barcelona have won the last three of the four titles and with this experience are a difficult opponent for Magdeburg, who triumphed last year and beat Barcelona in a penalty throw. The Magdeburgers hope to present their title defense in the best light.
The excitement is rising
As fans in Cologne and beyond wait in anticipation for the games, the anticipation of the grand finale is creating an electric atmosphere. It remains to be seen whether the Foxes will take their chance or whether SC Magdeburg will prevail. The games will be broadcast in the audio live stream on sportschau.de as well as on free TV on “DF1” and on the streaming service “dyn”. This way, all fans stay up to date, no matter where they are.
There's a lot at stake: the teams' combined performances meet today and the spectators can look forward to handball at its finest. Who will deliver the first surprise of the day? We'll find out soon!