13:55
The match will be led by referees Sebastian Grobe and Adrian Kinzel. The association has asked the two referees of the elite squad from Braunschweig and Dortmund to comply with the rules.
1:50 p.m
On the starting position: If THW Kiel wins, they are leaders and would then have a four-point lead over the guests – that would be a major setback for SCM in the race for the championship. Should Magdeburg succeed in the big away coup, they would be at Platz der Sonne, with Kiel and Berlin staying close behind. The teams are ready, there are two important points at stake, everything is done.
13:42
It is also the meeting of the two Champions League representatives, both of whom were able to book the quarter-final ticket. The hosts played in the league at VFL Gummersbach a week ago, didn’t get off to a good start, struggled against a struggling, tough climber and had to invest a lot to take both points up north. The situation was similar for today’s opponent Magdeburg: The Wiegert squad had to travel to Kassel for a difficult away game, also a week ago. After a grueling, intense game, there was only one point in the return luggage.
1:35 p.m
In the end, excitement was guaranteed when the handball players from the Börde met those from the Förde. SC Magdeburg prevailed in the DHB Cup quarter-finals, but only after a highly dramatic overtime. In the end, a narrow 35:34 victory was on the scoreboard, which made the red-green team celebrate. But there was another encounter this season, which in turn the Kiel Zebras won. In November they kidnapped two important points from the Getec Arena and secured the away win with a 34:33. Both games show: Nothing is given for free here, a lot of excitement can be expected.
13:25
With nine games to go before the end of the season, the Bundesliga is entering its home straight, which means that there are numerous trend-setting games. This is also the case today: The hosts in second place have to regain the lead in the table in order to set up Germany’s handball crown at the end of the season and play in the Champions League again. Meanwhile, the Bördestädter, who are currently in third place, are under pressure and have to score points – keyword defense of the title, in order to keep up with the league leaders from Berlin and THW Kiel. There is a lot at stake, both teams need the important points, then the high goals of the season, such as the German championship and participation in the Champions League, are still within reach.
13:15
Welcome to the 26th matchday in the Handball Bundesliga! In the top game, the record champions THW Kiel welcome the reigning German champions SC Magdeburg. Throw-off is at 2:00 p.m. in the Wunderino Arena!