Hostages' battle cry: champions, Champions League, and cup victory
In an interview with "Sport Bild," Mathias Gidsel, a Danish national handball player and backcourt player for Füchse Berlin, has declared the team from Magdeburg as the main rival for his club in the current handball league season.
Gidsel's statement comes after the team from Magdeburg won the Champions League last year, a significant achievement that has set them apart in the league, according to Gidsel. The team from Magdeburg was also the opponent in the Champions League final last year, a loss that was a disappointment for Berlin.
Despite this setback, Gidsel believes the team is better this year and has a clear intention to win championships, Champions League, and cups for the club. The core of the team has remained the same, with only two new players, Aitor Ariño and Tobias Gröndahl, added to the roster.
Last season, Füchse Berlin had a successful run, winning the German championship for the first time. However, their only disappointment was losing in the round of 16 of the cup. The team, which had the best season in their club's history last year, will be looking to improve on that performance this season.
Gidsel's assessment places the team from Magdeburg slightly ahead of Berlin and other teams in the league. This indicates a fierce competition between the two teams, with the title of the handball league up for grabs.
It is worth noting that at the 2024 European Championship, Denmark, Gidsel's national team, reached the final but lost to France in extra time. This suggests that France is a major competitor at the international level. However, no direct information about Füchse Berlin’s main competitor at the domestic level is found in the available search results.
With both teams showing strong form and determination, the handball league promises to be an exciting competition this season. Fans can look forward to thrilling matches between Füchse Berlin and the team from Magdeburg as they battle it out for the top spot.
In the realm of European football, France emerged as a formidable opponent for Denmark, Gidsel's national team, during the 2024 European Championship, as they reached the final and eventually won.
Meanwhile, in the current handball league season, football's Champions League and European leagues are not directly mentioned concerning Füchse Berlin's domestic rivalry. However, Gidsel's statements suggest that the team from Magdeburg, their main handball league rival, stands a chance in European competitions, given their Champions League victory last year.
