With handball players, in general, we are spoiled. And when there is a hitch, as during the second match of the preliminary round of this German Euro against modest Switzerland (26-26), after a successful start against North Macedonia (39-29), the reaction is immediate. The Mannschaft paid the price on Tuesday evening despite popular support, in Berlin (33-30).
Guillaume Gille’s Blues attack this main round in Cologne against Croatia with a cushion of two points, thanks to their first place in the preliminary round (yes, this formula is unbeatable). This strong handball nation, double Olympic champion (1996 and 2004) has been marking time for several years, and is coming out of the 2023 World Cup finished in an anonymous 9th place. The Karabatic brothers and their teammates will then continue their quest for a fourth European title against Iceland, Austria and Hungary. You will have to finish among the first two in your group to reach the semi-finals.
» Because serious things begin this Thursday for the Blues, we’ll meet around 5:45 p.m.