SC Magdeburg celebrates the Champions League triumph with fans in ecstasy!

SC Magdeburg celebrates the Champions League triumph with fans in ecstasy!

Rathausplatz, 39104 Magdeburg, Deutschland - On Monday, June 16, 2025, incredible scenes on the town hall square in Magdeburg: Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the handball team of SC Magdeburg, who returned to the city after a triumphal victory in the Champions League. The square was a splendor of red-green flags, jerseys and scarves-the perfect backdrop for such an important occasion, and the enthusiasm among the supporters was literally tangible. The team bus drove up and the cheering amount left no doubt about the connection to her team.

The coach Bennet Wiegert caused astonished look at his appearance with his light blonde hair - a result of a challenge called out of an internal "advent calendar". Wiegert, who has not yet felt very comfortable with this new hair, was still proud of his team. The players, they talk about it, have delivered a remarkable performance. Captain Christian O’Sullivan and Nikola Porter confirmed the challenge, but the secret, as it came to the striking hairstyle, did not want to reveal Wiegert.

Champions League victory: a historical success

The SC Magdeburg did it! With this triumph in the Champions League, the third title in the history of the club, you can look back proudly since 2002 and 2023. The final encounter against the Foxes Berlin, which previously became German champions, ended with a clear 32:26 in the Cologne stadium. Berlin led two goals from the start, but SC Magdeburg quickly found back into play. Sergey Hernandez played decisively on the defensive, while Gisli Kristjansson shone with eight goals as the best thrower. Key moments such as the converted seven meter of Omar Ingi Magnusson at 31:26 were crucial for victory.

"This success is like balm on the souls of our players," said Wiegert emotionally after the finale won. It should be emphasized that this victory is also seen as a compensation for the tight defeats in other competitions in the season. With over 20,000 spectators in the stadium, the large fan base of SC Magdeburg documents this special solidarity and passion that burns for handball in Magdeburg.

entry in the Golden Book of the City

After the great celebration on Rathausplatz, the entry in the Golden Book of the City of Magdeburg is now followed. This step underlines the immense importance of victory for the city and the association. SC Magdeburg has not only won the Champions League in recent years, but can also refer to the World Cup twice the German championship, and once the DHB Cup. Number of successes that have established the name "SCM" far beyond the city limits.

The course is set for an exciting future for the club. SC Magdeburg is now considered one of the best handball clubs in Europe, and the commitment of both the player and the coach suggests that much more is coming up. Wiegert even plans to delegate responsibility for the celebrations in club history, which increases the anticipation to upcoming events.

A nice example of tradition, passion and success in handball - that's SC Magdeburg!