Overview
- The defending champions moved to seven wins from seven after edging a 10:9 first half and controlling the second.
- Felix Claar’s introduction after the break and Christian O’Sullivan’s defensive role keyed a 4:0 surge that created daylight.
- Sebastian Barthold led Magdeburg with six goals, while Mandic delivered multiple decisive saves against Zagreb.
- Oscar Bergendahl was shown a red card on video review for a facial hit in the 42nd minute, and Bennet Wiegert publicly scolded his attack during a timeout.
- The teams play the return fixture in Zagreb next week, with Magdeburg also set for a Bundesliga trip to SG Flensburg-Handewitt on Saturday.