Foxes Berlin triumph in a gripping quarter-final first leg!

Foxes Berlin triumph in a gripping quarter-final first leg!

Max-Schmeling-Halle, 10437 Berlin, Deutschland - The Foxes Berlin won the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aalborg Handbold with 37:29 on April 24, 2025. The game took place in the sold-out Max-Schmeling-Halle in front of 8,520 spectators. Despite an initial deficit of 7:13 in the first half, the team showed a remarkable increase in performance and thus secured a good starting position for the second leg.

After a halftime score of 14:15 for Aalborg, the foxes started the second half strong. Coach Jaron Siewert had reacted with a change of the player orientation, which the team drove to a 5-1 run before the break. In the 34th minute, the foxes managed to turn the game when they took the lead with 18:17.

a double -edged game

Mathias Gidsel, the best thrower of the game with 11 goals, emphasized how difficult the start was. "We had a hard time in the first half and couldn't find our game," said Gidel, who described the atmosphere of the Great Hall and the importance of the game as an "absolute drrencholet" (boys room). He was proud to play against a strong opponent in such a significant game and admitted that he probably couldn't sleep due to the adrenaline.

After an intensive second half, in which the foxes overrun through fast play and well thought -out actions, they were able to further expand their lead. The district runner Mijajlo Marsenic obviously received the red card in the 44th minute after three time penalties. Despite this setback, the foxes kept the pressure on the opponent and win clearly.

the look ahead

With this victory, the Foxes Berlin have an excellent chance of qualifying for the Final Four. The second leg will take place next Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in Aalborg. The team is optimistic about the upcoming challenges, but keeps the necessary caution so as not to rest on this first success.

In the eyes of many fans, this is an important step that demonstrates the level and the fighting spirit of the foxes. However, the path to success remains rocky, and all eyes are now aimed at the next challenges. The game was future -oriented and the anticipation for the second leg grows.

The Foxes Berlin will now focus on the next steps to make your dream of reaching the final four reality. The victories in the difficult games of the Champions League are a sign that the course taken by coach Jaron Siewert bears fruits.

Overall, this quarter-final first leg will be entered into the history books and regarded as a further example of the determination and the fighting spirit of the Berlin team.