Magdeburg's Kristjansson: hope for comeback in the semi -finals!

Magdeburg's Kristjansson: hope for comeback in the semi -finals!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - An exciting handball afternoon is in front of Cologne, because the Champions League culminates today with the Final Four. At 3 p.m. the Foxes Berlin compete against the HBC Nantes, followed by the highly expected semi -finals between FC Barcelona and SC Magdeburg at 6 p.m. This is already the 16th edition of the Final Four in the Cologne Arena, which is known for her fascinating games.

The Foxes Berlin deserve special mention: You not only won the past league, but also impressively dominated in the semi -finals 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 Freihofer was characterized by ten goals as the best thrower, while Dejan Milosavljev shone in the goal. This was reported Sport1

SC Magdeburg under pressure

In the first semi -final, SC Magdeburg meets FC Barcelona. Currently the cards look a bit shaky for the Magdeburg squad: the back room player Gisli Kristjansson is still fighting with a shoulder injury. However, coach Bennet Wiegert flashes the glimmer of hope on a comeback. "We will not take any risk," emphasized Wiegert, because Kristjansson's presence could be crucial for the game. In the first half, things were undecided - the halftime score was 18:18. You can at FOCUS read.

The semi-finals are not a walk: Barcelona is the absolute favorite with 12 Champions League titles. The Catalan coach, Carlos Ortega, relies on his key players, including goalkeeper Emil Nielsen and back player Dika Mem. Barcelona has won the last three of the four titles and, with this experience, is a serious opponent for Magdeburg who triumphed in the previous year and defeated Barcelona in seven -meter throwing. The Magdeburger hope to present their title defense in the best light.

The excitement increases

While the fans are waiting for the games in Cologne and beyond, the anticipation for the grand finale ensures an electrical atmosphere. It remains to be seen whether the foxes take their chance or whether SC Magdeburg prevails. The games are broadcast both in the audio-livestream on Sportschau.de as well as on free TV for "DF1" and in the "Dyn" streaming service. So all fans stay up to date, no matter where they are.

There is a lot at stake: the teams collected meet today, and the audience can look forward to the finest handball. Who will deliver the first surprise of the day? We will find out soon!