World and Olympic handball champions Denmark added the European championship title to their trophy cabinet on Sunday after a 34-27 win against Germany.
Led by top scorer Simon Pytlick, with eight goals, the Danes won on home soil in Herning to claim their first European title in 14 years and third overall.
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Denmark have not lost against Germany since 2016, with victories including a 39-26 demolition in the 2024 Olympics gold medal match in Paris, 40-30 at last year’s world championships and 31-26 earlier this week in the group stage at the Euros.
Germany were in the final for the first time since they won the title in 2016.
Earlier, Croatia defeated Iceland 34-33 to claim bronze.
Denmark players celebrate after the European Men’s Handball Championship final match between Germany and Denmark at the Jyske Bank Boxing. Sina Schuldt/dpa
Germany players thank the spectators after the European Men’s Handball Championship final match between Germany and Denmark at the Jyske Bank Boxing. Sina Schuldt/dpa
Germany goalkeeper Andreas Wolff sits on the floor during the European Men’s Handball Championship final match between Germany and Denmark at the Jyske Bank Boxing. Sina Schuldt/dpa
Germany’s Johannes Golla (R) reacts after the European Men’s Handball Championship final match between Germany and Denmark at the Jyske Bank Boxing. Sina Schuldt/dpa