The Füchse Berlin travel to SG Flensburg-Handewitt (3 p.m./Dyn) on Sunday for the top game in the German Handball League with a lot of respect and understatement. "We're going there with confidence, but we don't necessarily see ourselves as the favorites. And I hope that we can handle this role quite well," said Head of Sport Stefan Kretzschmar on Friday. Berlin go into the clash at the top of the table, while Flensburg are in third place and in direct pursuit.
That's why both sides are calling the game a small final match for the Champions League places. "If we were to win in Flensburg, that would be a huge step, because it's undoubtedly a four-point game for the Champions League places," said Kretzschmar. "We're aware that they understand that just as much as we do."
The Foxes won the first leg somewhat fortunately 32:31 just two-and-a-half weeks ago. "They'll certainly be keen for revenge," said captain Paul Drux. Kretzschmar also expects the North Germans to be furious. "But that's okay, emotions are part of the game." The Berliners are therefore warned, especially as Flensburg have yet to lose a game at home this season.
