The IHF Men’s Club World Championship concludes tonight with an exciting final between the two undefeated teams, SC Magdeburg and Veszprem HC. Magdeburg has the chance to make history by becoming the first team to win four consecutive titles.
Magdeburg enters the final with impressive statistics. They have scored the most goals in the tournament, with a total of 120, and have the second-best defense, conceding only 73 goals. However, the reigning champions have faced challenges in recent matches, falling behind both Khaleej Club and Al-Ahly but managing to turn the games around and win. Veszprem, under the leadership of their new coach Xavi Pascual, has played confidently, securing a dramatic semifinal victory over FC Barcelona in extra time.
In the bronze match, FC Barcelona and Al-Ahly will compete for the medal. Barcelona, missing out on a place in the final for the third time in nine editions, has never finished lower than third and will aim to maintain that record against the Egyptian team. Al-Ahly put up a strong fight against Magdeburg in the semifinal, leading at halftime, but were eventually defeated. They will now turn their focus to the bronze match.
The IHF Men’s Club World Championship:
Final:
(20:00 EEST) SC Magdeburg – Veszprem HC
Bronze Match:
(17:00 EEST) Al Ahly – FC Barcelona
The matches will be broadcast on Solidsport.