Overview

• The defending champions are two wins from two group matches after the 22:21 victory in Barcelona.
• Ian Barrufet's seven-meter after the final horn struck the post, with Hernandez getting a touch to preserve the result.
• Omar Ingi Magnusson led Magdeburg with six goals as both goalkeepers excelled in a low-scoring contest.
• Coach Bennet Wiegert covered for absent pivot Magnus Saugstrup with Oscar Bergendahl and Tim Zechel, while Barcelona were without Dika Mem.
• The game reprised last season's semifinal meeting, with Magdeburg again prevailing and notching their first win at this venue.