Ulm defeats Würzburg and demands FC Bayern in the grand finale!

Ulm defeats Würzburg and demands FC Bayern in the grand finale!

Neu-Ulm, Deutschland - On June 12, 2025, the Ratiopharm Ulm team took a crucial step towards winning the title by reaching the final of the basketball Bundesliga. Ulm won the fifth semi -final game against the Würzburg Baskets with 91:84 and thus secured the place in the final, which will take place against FC Bayern next Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Ulm used the home advantage in the game, which took place in Neu-Ulm, and defeated Würzburg with a solid performance.

The exciting course of the game clearly showed the strength of the Ulm players. Ben Saraf caused important impulses with 16 points, while Karim Jallow was one of the best of his team with 18 points and 9 rebounds. On the Würzburg side, 19-year-old Hannes Steinbach presented himself as an outstanding player. Steinbach also achieved 16 points and 9 rebounds in the semifinals, but will switch to college this summer and has the prospect of going to the NBA in 2026.

finale against Bayern Munich

In the final, two large rivals now meet: Ulm and FC Bayern Munich, both newly baked master of the league. In the last playoff series 2023 in the Bundesliga, Ulm was able to clearly win this rivalry and won 3-0 against Bayern. In the current season, however, it turned out that both teams are in direct duels on the same way, each with one victory.

for Bayern, who are looking for a title after their surprising failure in the trophy and the Euroleague, this final is a decisive opportunity. Coach Gordon Herbert and his team recovered from a 17-point deficit in the semi-finals against the MLP Academics Heidelberg and won the game after extra time with 94:82. Shabazz Napier, Andreas Obst and Niels Giffey were the key players for Munich's success.

squad development and departures

The Bundesliga is in transition, and more than half of the teams have already started the management planning for the next season. Ratiopharm Ulm has increased in good time by the commitment of Len Schoormann from Oldenburg. For the Würzburg Baskets, Hannes Steinbach, also a decisive player in the semi -finals, will no longer be available this season because he is changing to college.

FC Bayern has currently not reported any access, but Niels Giffey's contract extension has been determined by 2027. On the other hand, the Würzburgers also have to fight with further departures, as they will have to do without Steinbach in the next season.

The upcoming final promises excitement and could not only be a historical moment for the players, but also for the coaches and the fan base of both teams. The spectators can look forward to a gripping duel when it comes to the title at around 6:00 p.m. in the Munich arena on Sunday.