Magdeburg triumphs in a battle of nerves against Barcelona and reaches the final!

Magdeburg triumphs in a battle of nerves against Barcelona and reaches the final!

An exciting handball game at the Final Four in Cologne offered fans an unforgettable experience on June 14, 2025. SC Magdeburg beat FC Barcelona 31:30 in the semifinals. The game lasted from the first to the last minute and was a real thrill. Magdeburg triumphed over the defending champions and will play the final on Sunday against Füchse Berlin, who previously defeated HBC Nantes 34:24.

In an intense and exciting match, both teams stayed close together until the last second. Magdeburg didn't have it easy, they were behind several times and faced a four-goal deficit in the first half (12:16 in the 23rd minute). Coach Bennet Wiegert had to intervene to help his team overcome the difficulties in the middle of the defense, as MDR reports.

The exciting gameplay

Omar Ingi Magnusson was the best thrower for SC Magdeburg and contributed a total of eleven goals. Dika Mem from Barcelona also shone in the first half, whose goals were difficult to save. Despite strong attacking performances from the Catalans, with 11 out of 12 successful throws most of the time, Magdeburg somehow demonstrated their ability to counterattack. Albin Lagergren and Gisli Kristjansson contributed to the catch-up, so that the team finally went into the break with a score of 18:18. Tim Hornke scored an important goal after Thiagus Petrus had to leave the field with a red card.

The second half remained exciting until shortly before the end. Magdeburg fought back and took the lead in the 48th minute (25:24). For a moment it looked as if Barcelona could take the helm again when they pulled away to 29:27, but Magdeburg equalized again in the final minutes. A strong comeback was necessary, and exactly in the last second Tim Hornke secured the final victory with his goal.

The final pairing

In the final, Magdeburg will face Füchse Berlin, who made their first appearance in the premier class final, despite an early red card for Mathias Gidsel. This encounter will be a very special duel as both teams want to fight for the prestigious title. SC Magdeburg, which was now making its debut in Cologne, was now able to prevail against record winners Barcelona. Barcelona has won the EHF Champions League eleven times so far and has gone down in handball history for a reason, most recently triumphing against Kielce in 2022 Sport4Final reported.

Now the anticipation for the grand final on Sunday, June 16, 2025 is great and fans are excited about what the match between the best German teams will bring. The final, which takes place at 6:00 p.m., promises excitement and great emotions - a real highlight for German handball!