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Handball Clash in Germany: Magdeburg versus Foxes Berlin
Germany's Handball Battle: Berlin vs Magdeburg
Berlin vs Magdeburg: A Titanic Showdown in the Handball Champions League Final
With pulsating passion, two German giants, Berlin Foxes and SC Magdeburg, clash tonight (June 15, 2025) in the Handball Champions League final at 18:00 CET. Catch the action live on Audiostream and ticker.
- Ticker & Statistics: Berlin Foxes - SC Magdeburg
- Handball Champions League Final Round - Season 24/25
Wiegert's Fight for an Extra Starting Place
With this all-German final, the Bundesliga's dominance is on display. Bennet Wiegert, SC Magdeburg coach, sees it as absurd that Germany only has two starting places in the Champions League. He's campaigning for an increase, stating, "I think Germany needs another place in the Champions League. The Bundesliga's qualification is a bloody battle among six or seven teams. Every German team deserves a spot there. But it's not my decision."
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A Fun-Filled Celebration for German Handball
The final's significance for German handball is not lost on Wiegert: "This is a celebration of German handball. It's a rare occasion where two German clubs battle for the title in the Champions League final." It marks only the third time in the competition's 32-year history that German teams face off in the final. Previous matchups include North rivals THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt, each winning a title in 2007 and 2014, respectively.
Revenge on the Cards?
The season's ending much as it began, with both teams engaged in a thrilling duel. Last August in the Supercup, the Berliners emerged victorious. In the tense Bundesliga title race the prior week, Berlin bagged the championship for the first time in their history by finishing one point ahead of Magdeburg. The Magdeburg squad would welcome a continuation of this battle.
Gidsel, the X-Factor
World Handballer Mathias Gidsel's ejection in the 9th minute of the semi-final against HBC Nantes means he'll be fresh for the final. With the Berlin Foxes, the Danish star aims to seize the biggest event in the handball universe, especially to prove that he was part of the final victory.
Ticker & Statistics: Berlin Foxes - SC Magdeburg
The Heart of the Underdog
Even the still title-less Magdeburg team is fired up for the triumph, seeking their third title (2002, 2023) after their dramatic 31:30 win against reigning champions FC Barcelona in the semi-final. Left winger Lukas Mertens sees a slight edge for his team: "We've been on a roll, Magdeburg is too – everything is up for grabs. But we've got the experience of playing finals."
The duel has been a tight one this season, with SCM suffering two defeats and one draw against the Foxes. With no blemishes since February, SC Magdeburg boasts a 12-game winning streak and 19 unbeaten matches. The Foxes, on the other hand, are undefeated since February. A breathtaking season finale seems imminent.
Mertens Post-Semi-Final Victory
Following their last-second triumph against Barcelona, SC Magdeburg's left winger Lukas Mertens spoke to us: "The plan worked, and now we push for the championship."
Stay tuned for more on SC Magdeburg in our latest news section! Go to the SPORT HOMEPAGE for more updates.
Handball Champions League Final Round - Season 24/25
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Additional Insight:
Germany currently holds a UEFA coefficient that ranks it highly enough to feature four teams in the Champions League. However, despite the high coefficient, only two teams qualify directly. To learn more about the UEFA coefficient, its impact on the Champions League, and potential changes for the 2025/2026 season, check out How are the Champions League Teams determined? in the Enrichment section.
In the Handball Champions League Final, there is much at stake for both Berlin Foxes and SC Magdeburg as they compete in a thrilling sports battle that transcends their personal rivalry. With the outcome of this match, it could potentially influence the number of German teams granted direct entry into the Champions League, a topic currently under consideration by UEFA.
