Handball players from Bietigheim are set to compete in the Champions League finals.

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For the first time in German history, SG BBM Bietigheim's women's handball team is in the Champions League final. This occurred on Saturday in Budapest as they defeated French club Metz Handball with a score of 36:29 (14:15). The impressive performance was led by goalkeeper Gabriela Moreschi with 17 saves and Captain Xenia Smits' nine goals and remarkable defense.

On Sunday at 6 p.m., the SG is set to face Audi ETO Györ, the Champions League's record title holders from Hungary, who won against Team Esbjerg (Denmark) with 24:23 in the other semi-final. This will be the first time a German participant has attended this tournament in Budapest since 2014, and the first time since Walle Bremen in 1995 that a German team has made it to the semi-finals.

While initially nervous with some shaky shots in attack, the Courteous Underdog held their ground alongside the Metz, with Moreschi contributing greatly by already saving eight shots before the break. Furthermore, the defense was notable for its steadiness. Bietigheim took the lead with a four-goal lead of 22:18 (42nd minute) and Moreschi seemed to flourish more as the game developed. They almost clinched victory at 27:22 (48th minute), though the game was finally decided with a score of 32:26.

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1. This historic achievement by SG BBM Bietigheim's women's handball team in the Champions League final is a significant milestone in Germany's club handball history.
2. The final match of the Champions League will take place in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday, featuring SG BBM Bietigheim and Audi ETO Györ, the Champions League's most successful team to date.
3. Bietigheim's handball team's remarkable journey in the Champions League has drawn international attention, marking a new chapter in the club's history.
4. The team from Bietigheim, SG BBM, will defend their home in the Champions League final, aiming to achieve the title in front of the European handball community.
5. As the German team gears up for a battle against the Hungarian powerhouse Audi ETO Györ, fans and spectators from around the world will likely tune in to witness the thrilling Champions League final.
6. The handball world will come together in Budapest, offering an exciting opportunity to witness SG BBM Bietigheim make history as they challenge the reigning Champions League champions, Audi ETO Györ, from Hungary.

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