Potsdam Royals celebrate third championship title: Drama in the German Bowl!

Potsdam Royals celebrate third championship title: Drama in the German Bowl!

In the grand finale of American football in Germany, the German Bowl, last Saturday the Potsdam Royals prevailed against the Dresden Monarchs. In an exciting game in the Rudolf Harbig Stadium in Dresden, which attracted around 20,000 euphoric fans, the Royals once again showed their strength and were able to successfully defend their title with a final score of 33:23. This is the third championship win in a row for the Potsdam Royals, making them truly dominant in German football.

The game started promisingly for the Potsdam Royals. Wide receiver Emanuel Bakare gave his team the lead right from the start with an impressive run of over 70 yards. However, Dresden was able to react quickly and equalized with a touchdown from Aaron David Perez. Despite a creative performance from the Monarchs, the Royals went into the break with a clear energetic performance (16:23) - Dresden still had the upper hand at halftime.

Emotions and turning points

The second half brought a twist that had fans on the edge of their seats. The third quarter was goalless, both teams fought hard, but the points failed to materialize. Things got exciting in the final phase of the game: Potsdam equalized to 23:23 in the last quarter of an hour, which caused the already tense atmosphere to boil over. Quarterback Xeaiver Bullock, who was subsequently named Most Valuable Player of the season, was the decisive step ahead and threw the decisive touchdown pass that ultimately secured Potsdam's victory.

In the final phase, Potsdam once again proved its class. Milan Spiller scored more points and with a field goal from 37 yards, Potsdam was able to make the final score 33:23. Dresden, which has been looking for its second championship title since 2021, had to admit defeat again and ultimately remains the second champion between the Royals. Coach Michael Vogt was enthusiastic about his team's strong performance in the second half of the game, while president Jens Torsten-Müller praised the great atmosphere and emotional character of the encounter, as RBB24 mentioned.

A look back and forward

The German Football League, in which the Royals are currently undisputed, has existed since 1979 and is the first Bundesliga for American football in Germany. This season, the GFL 2025, the league has 16 teams, and the Potsdam Royals can now be celebrated as reigning champions after successfully defending this championship, although they now have to keep in mind the extremely outstanding New York Lions with their 12 titles in order to keep their record to approach. The league, which is under the supervision of the American Football Association of Germany, gives a boost to its own history with exciting and emotional encounters like this year.

After an exciting final in Dresden, the question remains: who can stop the Potsdam Royals next year? Next year promises exciting encounters and another strong field in the German Football League.

For more information about the GFL and its developments, visit the official website GFL.info.