Magdeburg to Face Kiel in First Match Since Devastating Christmas Market Attack

The emotional Bundesliga return follows the December tragedy that left six dead and nearly 300 injured.

SC Magdeburg will play their first Bundesliga match on Saturday since the December 20 attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market.
Coach Bennet Wiegert, deeply affected by the tragedy in his hometown, has expressed the team's readiness to return to competition.
The match against THW Kiel comes just six days after the Handball World Championship final, posing challenges for player recovery and preparation.
Both teams face personnel issues, with key players like THW Kiel's Domagoj Duvnjak and SCM's Oscar Bergendahl unavailable for the game.
The Bundesliga title race remains highly competitive, with six teams, including Magdeburg, in close contention for the championship.