TVB Stuttgart: Dramatic victory ensures relegation at the last second!

TVB Stuttgart: Dramatic victory ensures relegation at the last second!

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - On June 9, 2025, TVB Stuttgart secured the relegation in the last game of the handball Bundesliga. In an exciting duel against SC DHfK Leipzig, the Stuttgart won 29:28, with the decisive hit only 30 seconds before the end of the game. The two players Kai and Max Häfner from Schwäbisch Gmünd can look forward to another season in the highest German handball league.

The match did not start optimally for TVB Stuttgart. The team had difficulty prevailing against the aggressive 5: 1 defense of the Leipziger, which resulted in a gap of 4: 6. Max Häfner made the turn with his equalizer in the 12th minute. Nevertheless, Stuttgart was on the same with 15:15 at halftime. Lenny Rubin, who scored five goals in the first half, and Kai Häfner, who brought Stuttgart in the lead in the 23rd minute, were significantly involved in the catch -up.

exciting final phase

In the second half, the Leipziger caused additional pressure and took the lead in the 48th minute with a seven -meter from Andri Runarsson with 24:24. In the exciting final phase, the Stuttgarters mobilized their last forces. Samir Bellahcene, who showed excellent parades, and Nico Bacani, who scored the 29:28 final score, were crucial for the happy outcome of the game. TVB coach Jürgen Schweikardt expressed his relief about the relegation, which was provided without a chance due to the poor performance of direct competitor SG BBM Bietigheim, which remained a chance against SC Magdeburg.

In total, three teams fought for relegation on the last matchday of the season. In addition to the TVB Stuttgart, HC Erlangen also secured a place in the next season, while SG BBM Bietigheim had to descend in the first division after only one year.

A look at the statistics

The current game season is one of the highlights of the handball Bundesliga, which has existed in its current form since 1992/1993. The long commitment of many teams is shown in the extensive statistics. According to information from The-Sports.org, THW Kiel, SG Flensburg-Handewitt and SC Magdeburg lead the rankings of the best teams in the league. The numbers show that the THW Kiel is the most successful team in the league with 782 victories and a winning rate of 78%.

• THW Kiel: 782 Sieges (78%)
• SG Flensburg-Handewitt: 717 victories (72%)
• SC Magdeburg: 600 victories

The current season and the dramatic last matchday underline the tension and unpredictability that make handball a spectacular sport. The TVB Stuttgart can now look forward to a new challenge in the coming season, while the relegations have to face the challenge of the 2nd league.

For further details and statistics for the season, visit Schwäbische Post , Tagesschau and The Sports .