SC Magdeburg crowns champion: victory over Füchse Berlin in the final!

SC Magdeburg crowns champion: victory over Füchse Berlin in the final!

What a handball festival in Cologne! On June 15, 2025, SC Magdeburg won its third Champions League title and celebrated a deserved 32:26 victory against the Foxes Berlin in the Lanxess-Arena. The final was not only a sporty highlight, but also brought an exciting atmosphere and a full house with it that reflected the passion for handball. For the second time in three years, the Magdeburgers were allowed to cheer, which represents another milestone in the club's history.

The game started promising for the foxes, which took 5: 3 in the initial phase. But Magdeburg quickly took command and went into the half-time break with a 16:12 lead. The outstanding goalkeeper Sergei Hernandez ensured the necessary backing with 18 parades and made it difficult for Berliners to play their usual strength. Gisli Kristjansson, who shone with eight goals from 12 attempts, was also crucial for the success of his team and was later voted the MVP of the final. FOCUS reports that… about this impressive interaction of the Magdeburger.

semi -finals with drama

The way to the final was not an easier for the Magdeburger. In the semifinals, they prevailed against the reigning champions from Barcelona with a narrow 31:30. This late gate was the key to moving into the final. The Foxes Berlin also experienced a clear success in the semi -finals and kept the upper hand with a clear 34:24 against HBC Nantes. This shows how remarkable the performance of the Magdeburgers was in the final.

The Magdeburg team not only consolidated their status as a strong force in European handball, but was also able to continue the great tradition of the association with the victory. The club's history is rich in successes and exciting moments that are documented in the history of SC Magdeburg.

fair game and respect among the teams

What the final also distinguished was the fairness between the teams. After the final whistle, the Berlin foxes congratulated the opponent in terms of sport and confirmed that faairplay is essential in handball. Despite a red card for Serradilla from Magdeburg, the game remained exciting and full of fighting spirit.

The scorer list was led by Gidsel and Ómar Ingi Magnusson, each of which contributed six goals to victory. Gidel, who also received the title of the top scorer of the tournament with a total of 135 goals, again demonstrated how important he is for his team. On the other hand, the foxes contributed several hits, especially by Mathias Gidsel and Hakun West Av Teigum, but could not reduce the gap in the second half.

Overall, SC Magdeburg looks back on a successful evening in Cologne, which not only showed the passion for handball, but also demonstrated the strength and determination of the team. Olympics reports that… was already the fifth title for Magdeburg, the last title was only won in 2023.