Unmatched athleticism in handball
The SC Magdeburg is experiencing an amazing season, full of dominance, focus, and a strong mental game. The team is just one point away from winning the championship. In addition, they're even aiming for the historic quadruple. This determination is mostly driven by their coach, Bennet Wiegert.
The third championship title is almost within their grasp, but the SCM is not accepting any congratulations until the final match. Marc-Henrik Schmedt cautions, "The theoretical possibility still exists." However, as the manager, he acknowledges that it's more likely in the percentage range.
The Magdeburgers hold a four-point lead and have scored 84 goals in their last two matches against the Berlin Füchse. Many anticipate that the team, led by trainer Bennet Wiegert, will win the title next Thursday against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen at 8:30 pm on Dyn. They only need one point to claim the third overall German championship win for SCM since 2001 and 2022.
There is a consensus among handball experts that the Magdeburgers will indeed receive the trophy after their last match on Sunday at 4:30 pm on Dyn at home against the HSG Wetzlar. The team has been playing remarkably well, with efficient goals and an unwavering mental strength for several weeks now. Many predict that the Magdeburgers could achieve a perfect season by capturing all four possible titles this year. They have already won the Club World Championship and the DHB Cup. Furthermore, they're poised to win the defense title in the Champions League. The Wiegert-led team heads into the Final Four on the upcoming weekend as favorites.
What makes the Magdeburgers so powerful? "Because we've been playing together for a long time, following a clear game philosophy, and acting as a unified team on and off the court," said right-back Tim Hornke on MDR. The team is also known for its insatiable desire to succeed, similar to the THW Kiel during its legendary era. It is Wiegert's obsession with success and improvement that fuels the team. "He's really incredible," said Magdeburg's Felix Claar about his coach. "I've never met anyone so passionate about sports. He's a remarkable trainer."
Wiegert leaves no stone unturned. Instead of resting after their championship victory two years ago, ending a 21-year drought, he continued to fine-tune details and created a formidable handball team like no other in contemporary club handball.
Füchse manager Bob Hanning congratulated their rival, the SC Magdeburg, "sincerely on their German championship. The title is thoroughly deserved. I have great respect for the work of Bennet Wiegert and his team." It's not anticipated that Magdeburg will slack off after this season, where the quadruple could be completed, and Wiegert will ensure that this doesn't happen.
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Despite their impending victory, the SC Magdeburg players are keeping their focus, refusing to celebrate prematurely. The strong mental game they've displayed throughout the season will undoubtedly serve them well in their final handball match against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
After their impressive performance in the Champions League, the SC Magdeburg handball team is aiming to complete the quadruple by winning the German championship as well.
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