SC Magdeburg conjures up a comeback: 28:24 win against the Lions!

SC Magdeburg conjures up a comeback: 28:24 win against the Lions!

In a thrilling handball game, SC Magdeburg celebrated a 28:24 victory against Rhein-Neckar Löwen on November 9, 2025. The team fought back from a deficit at halftime when the Lions led 14:11 and remains in second place in the Handball Bundesliga People's voice reported.

SC Magdeburg showed a strong performance from the start and led 5-2 after nine minutes. But the guests from Mannheim got better and better into the game and took advantage of gaps in the SCM defense. They went on a 4-0 run and took the lead 8-7 in the 18th minute. Magdeburg was having a hard time converting chances in this phase - the team missed five seven-meter penalties and had a shooting rate of only 46 percent in the first half, while the Lions were superior and dominated with 74 percent MDR.

Breakthrough in the second half

After the break, SC Magdeburg initially stuck to their fighting style, but fell behind again. In the 40th minute the Lions pulled ahead to 20:17. Despite the difficulties, Felix Claar found the way to connect in the 37th minute (15:16), before Magdeburg turned the game around with an impressive 6-0 run and took the lead 24:20 in the 49th minute. The team showed that they are at their best even under pressure and can turn the game around at any time.

The final phase remained exciting: The Lions reduced the lead to 22:24, but Claar made the final score 28:24 with his goal 42 seconds before the end. An emotional moment was the presentation before the start of the game by SCM managing director Marc-Henrik Schmedt, who paid tribute to Patrick Goretzki for the end of his career.

Statistics and audience

The game took place in front of a sold-out crowd in the Getec Arena, where 6,600 spectators loudly supported SC Magdeburg. The statistics show the remarkable performance of the two teams: Magdeburg scored a total of 28 goals, with Claar being the best thrower with six goals. On the Lions' side, Nothdurft was the top scorer with seven goals. It is also noteworthy that SC Magdeburg was able to convert six out of twelve seven-meter throws, while the Lions converted four out of six.

With this win against the Lions, SC Magdeburg not only collected important points in the fight for the top of the table, but also regained confidence in their own abilities. Let’s stay excited about the upcoming challenges in the Bundesliga!