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Magdeburg lost Bezjak for the rest of the season

The guests are in a big race for the Champions League, but because of the tough schedule, they can't afford a wrong step. They'll have a really hard time because Bezjak is one of their most important players

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Fuchse players have a hard time finding motivation to get a good result, the most important part of the season ended last weekend when they won the EHF Cup. Even though the team aren't as good as in the last seasons, they managed to end the second season in a row with the champion title, which is definitely a success next to the rich Kiel, Lowen and even Flensburg.

By winning the EHF, they secured playing Europe the next season, so it doesn't matter which place they get in the Bundesleague, because they can't get into the Champions League fight. They're the seventh now, with 35 points, which is only a point behind Melsungen who played two matches more. The fifth Goppingen played three matches more and are five points ahead, so Fuchse could even have a chance to be the fifth.

- I don't want to have the same fate as in the Kiel last season. The players stopped working after the Cup final then. Of course it matters how we end the season, especially in a sold out arena - the boss Bob Hanning made it clear. For those who don't remember, Fuchse lost 37-23 in Kiel last year, and affected the race for the title directly because Lowen were only two goals behind in the end.

- The European title is priceless for our club image, and it's really important. We fulfilled a dream. But the league is here now, and we want to play it seriously till the end.

They played a Cup semifinal in Hamburg against Magdeburg recently, lost 27-26. Fabian Wiede had a clear shot for the overtime, but in the last second, and Dario Quenstedt saved it. This is their chance to get even.

- We celebrated the title, now it's time for the next match. It always feel special to play against Magdeburg, we're really motivated - the goalie Petr Stochl claims.

As for the roster, there are no big changes. The pivot Nielsen missed the semifinal against Velenje, but played the final with Hamburg, and he'll be ready. The news are that the less important wing Loffler might be back, and Špoljarić and Jaszka are still out.

This match is really important for Magdeburg. They're having a big fight with Flensburg for the third place, and right now, they're evened out with 38 points, but with Magdeburg being better in their duels. They have to face the weak Minden after this away match, and Lowen in the last round. Flensburg's job is a bit easier, they're facing the decimated Hamburg today.

The intro for the Berlin away match brought mixed feelings. Magdeburg crushed the weak Bietigheim 37-25, but found out that they lost their middle back Bezjak for the rest of the season. His arm got injured, he got a cast, is waiting for a surgery and definitely won't play. It's a big blow for Magdeburg's offense, he's basically irreplaceable. Michael Haas mostly played defense and helped as the left and middle back when necessary, and now he'll have to play the main role.

Besides Bezjak, the wing Grafenhorst and the right back Rojewski are also out.

- We all have a big desire to do something big and get that third place - Jure Natek pointed out.

- Fuchse are dangerous. They earned that EHF cup last weekend. They've got strong individuals and can play well as a team. We know it'll be tough without three of our players. Of course Marko will be missed in the offense, but we're strong as a team and we're not easy to beat.

Magdeburg aren't holding nice memories about Berlin, they were losing here in the last five seasons, and their last win was in 2009.