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Füchse Berlin and SC Magdeburg Clash in First All-German Champions League Final Since 2014

The title showdown in Cologne pits the reigning German champion against last season’s runner-up with key stars returning from injury.

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Overview

  • Berlin advanced with a 34:24 semifinal win over HBC Nantes despite losing Mathias Gidsel to an early red card.
  • Magdeburg booked its spot after edging defending champion FC Barcelona 31:30 in a dramatic semifinal.
  • World-class scorer Mathias Gidsel, sent off in the semifinals, is cleared to return for Berlin in the final.
  • Gisli Kristjansson overcame an injury setback to rejoin Magdeburg’s lineup for Sunday’s showdown.
  • Berlin seeks its first Champions League crown just a week after clinching the German league title, while Magdeburg aims for a third European trophy.