Europe's Handball Crown Aspirants: Berlin and Magdeburg in Champions League Showdown
Berlin and Magdeburg vie for the European handball championship crown - Berlin and Magdeburg target the European handball title
Wannabe kings of European handball, The Foxes Berlin and SC Magdeburg, are gearing up for a shot at the title in the Champions League. The German titans from the capital square off against French underdogs HBC Nantes in the semis on Saturday (3pm CEST) on Dyn, DAZN, or DF1. Later that day (6pm CEST), Magdeburg clashes with record winner and defending champion FC Barcelona.
Berlin hasn't ventured into the final tournament since 2012, and since then, the trophy has eluded their grasp. Magdeburg, on the other hand, has tasted victory in 2002 and 2023 and is making another run for the title for the third year running. The championship brawl will go down on Sunday (6pm CEST).
- European Handball
- Final Four
- SC Magdeburg
- The Foxes Berlin
- HBC Nantes
- FC Barcelona
- Hertha Berlin
- Union Berlin
- 1. FC Magdeburg
Deep Dive: Berlin and Magdeburg in European Competitions
Berlin's European glory has been largely owned by Hertha Berlin, but the Champions League crown has remained elusive for them. Hertha BC has competed in various European competitions, including the UEFA Cup and Europa League, but has yet to break into the Champions League finals. Union Berlin, however, is catching attention, having recently qualified for the EUFA Europa League.
Historically, Magdeburg has shown strength in European competitions, particularly during the East German era. Their most memorable triumph came in the Europa Cup Winners' Cup in 1974, when they kicked AC Milan's ass 2-0 in the final. Since then, Magdeburg has yet to make it to the Champions League finals.
- Europe's football landscape is filled with excitement as champions-league hopefuls, The Foxes Berlin and SC Magdeburg, prepare for their semifinal matches in the Champions League.
- Meanwhile, in the realm of handball, both Berlin and Magdeburg continue to make their mark in European competitions, with Magdeburg looking to claim another title after their triumphs in 2002 and 2023. Despite their past successes, neither team has managed to win the Champions League, a goal they both aim to achieve in the final tournament.
