Overview
- Germany beat Croatia 33:27 in Hannover in its last warm‑up, with 10,427 fans watching Andreas Wolff post around 20 saves and score once.
- The win followed a 32:29 victory in Zagreb, where David Späth delivered 14 saves to anchor a strong defensive display.
- Severe winter weather delayed the team in Frankfurt on Friday, prompting an overnight bus transfer to Hannover that preserved the weekend schedule.
- Croatia arrived late to Hannover with some luggage, including playing shoes, left in Frankfurt, and the hosts arranged replacement footwear locally, according to Sportbild.
- Germany relocates to its tournament base in Silkeborg on Tuesday and opens the European Championship on Jan. 15 in Herning against Austria, with Serbia and Spain also in the group and the roster to be trimmed from 18 to 16 for matches.