SC Magdeburg defeated Füchse Berlin and won the opening of the German men’s handball Bundesliga for two consecutive games in the 2026/27 season.
Magdeburg defeated Berlin 36-32 in the second round of the German men’s handball Bundesliga in the 2026/27 season at GETEC Arena in Magdeburg, Germany on the 3rd (local time). Magdeburg, who won the opening game on the road and also the opening game at home, secured four points with two consecutive wins, while Berlin recorded its first defeat of the season.
Magdeburg’s defense shone strongly from the beginning of the game. Goalkeeper Matj Mandic’s good defense and a central defense centered on Elvar ̈rn Jónsson and Magnus Saugstrup effectively blocked Berlin’s attack.
사진 확대 Photo by OPEL German men’s handball Bundesliga match between Magdeburg and Berlin in 2026/27 season, photo source = Magdeburg
Magdeburg tied Berlin’s score to just two goals by the 10th minute of the match. Matthias Musche then scored a 7m draw to lead the game 4-2, adding to Albin Lagergren’s score for a 5-2 run.
However, Berlin changed the mood by taking advantage of the seven-man attack. As Berlin’s tactics, which increased the number of attacks, worked, Magdeburg’s defense was shaken, and Berlin succeeded in turning the tables with a 12-9 lead in the 27th minute.
Magdeburg did not fall easily. Magdeburg, who maintained its defense and chased at the end of the first half, quickly narrowed the gap and followed it to 13-14 just before the end of the first half. Berlin is also burdened with numbers as Berlin’s Frederik Simak received a red card for foul play.
Magdeburg took the lead again in the second half. Magdeburg, backed by the enthusiastic support of home fans, succeeded in a comeback with 17-16 in the fifth minute of the second half.
Gísli Kristjánsson’s breakthrough was crucial. Christiansson broke through the opponent’s defense head-on to make it 19-17, and in the 40th minute of the second half, he broke through once again to widen the gap to 22-19.
Magdeburg’s rise continued. Daniel Pettersson made it 23-19, and Christiansson scored an extra point to widen the gap with Berlin. Magdeburg then scored 26-20, six goals apart as Magnus Soutrup added to the score.
Berlin also tried to chase to the end, but Magdeburg continued to respond to the opponent’s attacks and kept the lead. In the 53rd minute of the second half, Christiansson even got a red card, but Magdeburg did not falter.
Magdeburg led 30-25 in the 50th minute of the second half and 32-28 in the 55th minute of the second half, and maintained their concentration until the end of the game. In the end, he secured the victory with a score of 36-32, adding two valuable points.
“We went well from the beginning of the game,” Magdeburg coach Bennett Wiegert said on the club’s website. “I knew the possibility of Berlin’s seven-man attack and defended it well,” he said. “I analyzed it again at half-time and modified my tactics a little bit. In the second half, both teams competed fiercely, but we also managed the game well and brought victory. Berlin is a strong team, so I’m even more pleased with today’s victory.”
[Kim Yongpil, MK Sports Reporter]