Barça v Kiel in the TruckScout24 EHF Final4 semi-final
A new chapter in the history of the Clásico
Two of the continent's heavyweights face off in Cologne
FC Barcelona and THW Kiel will face off in the semi-finals of the TruckScout24 EHF Final4 at LANXESS Arena in Cologne, Germany, on 18 June. The two sides have met in the competition on nine previous occasions, with each team winning four times. Barça won the last meeting in the 2020/21 final in Cologne, but Kiel triumphed when the teams met in the 2021/22 group phase.
Barça have won the EHF Champions League a record 11 times, while Kiel have won the competition four times. Both teams have been in impressive form this season, with Barça winning the Spanish league and cup double and Kiel winning the German league and cup.
The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair, with both teams boasting world-class players. Barça will be looking to captain Víctor Tomás to lead the attack, while Kiel will be relying on the experience of goalkeeper Andreas Wolff.
The winner of the match will progress to the final on 19 June, where they will face either SG Flensburg-Handewitt or HBC Nantes.
Conclusion: The TruckScout24 EHF Final4 is one of the most prestigious events in the handball calendar, and the semi-final between Barça and Kiel is sure to be a classic. With both teams in excellent form, the match is likely to be decided by fine margins. The winner will be one step closer to lifting the trophy, while the loser will be left to rue what might have been.
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