SC Magdeburg vs. Rhein-Neckar-Löwen: Home game with surprises expected!

SC Magdeburg vs. Rhein-Neckar-Löwen: Home game with surprises expected!

On Sunday, November 8th, 2025, SC Magdeburg will meet the Rhein-Neckar-Löwen in the local GETEC Arena. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. The anticipation for this duel is palpable, especially among the SCM fans, who have made numerous away trips in the last few weeks. Lukas Mertens, a key player in the Magdeburg team, describes the Lions as the surprise team of the current season. After losing eleven players, including German international Juri Knorr, the Lions started the season with a new coach, Maik Machulla.

The Lions are currently in seventh place in the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga. Their win against MT Melsungen and a notable draw against THW Kiel are particularly impressive. However, after their defeat in the DHB Cup against SG Flensburg-Handewitt, they have to improve in order not to lose touch in the fight for the top places. Mertens highlights the strength of SC Magdeburg, especially in their own stadium, where the Magdeburgers have a special presence.

The motto of the 11th matchday

The 11th matchday in the GETEC Arena will also be under the motto of the “Move Your Sport” initiative. Dyn subscribers have the opportunity to invest 10% of their monthly contribution in promoting children and youth sports. This illustrates the SCM's commitment to youth and sport in the region, which is not unimportant for the future generation of handball players.

Another highlight of the game will be the honoring of Malte Elze, a young SCM player who recently won the world championship title with the German U17 team. This is not only a reason for Elze to be happy, but also a sign of the club's successful young talent.

The training bonus regulation

In a broader context, as reported on handball-world.news, Handball-Bundesliga GmbH has introduced a training bonus for the first time, which will be paid out in this 2023/24 season. A total of 550,000 euros will be distributed, with Füchse Berlin receiving the largest share. SC Magdeburg, which was not quite in the top row as champions last season, occupies a respectable sixth position in the ranking.

The Rhein-Neckar-Löwen are also among the clubs that benefit from this bonus. This is a clear sign of how important the development and use of young players is in the Bundesliga. Points are awarded based on the performance of locally trained U23 players. Players who have played for a club for at least three years between the ages of 13 and 21 are considered locally trained and are therefore included in the awarding of points for the bonus.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the two teams will clash on Sunday. The fans can look forward to an exciting duel in which both the SCM's home strength and the unpredictable Rhein-Neckar Lions will play a role.

For more information about the game, see scm-handball.de and in Kicker Ticker.