Spain – Sweden live in the ticker: Defending champions and record European champions fight for titles at European Handball Championships

After Denmark had already defeated France by 35:32 after extra time at 3:30 p.m. and secured the bronze medal in the game for third place, the final of the European Handball Championship 2022 will take place in Hungary and Slovakia in the evening.

Around 6:00 p.m reigning title holder Spain meets record European champions Sweden. The final will take place in the MVM Dome Handball Arena in Budapest.

Defending champions Spain prevailed surprisingly clearly in the semifinals against title favorites Denmark 29:25 (13:14) through. In the other semi-final, Sweden defeated Olympic champions France after dramatic final minutes 34:33 (17:14).

We accompany the final of the European Handball Championship for you live in the ticker:

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Sweden – Spain 7:6

16 minutes: It goes back and forth, first Figueras equalizes for the Spaniards, then, after a Swedish mistake, Casado runs freely towards Palicka, but Palicka makes an excellent save. Sweden takes the lead again through Darj and Palicka scrapes the next thing out. So far, Spain has been desperate for the Swedish goalkeeper.

Sweden – Spain 6:5

11 minutes: On the other hand, the Flensburg professional Hampus Wanne fails with a seven-metre throw against the post. But Spain doesn’t get into the situation of putting the Swedes under pressure. Also because Palicka shows the next strong parade. Spain switch to 6-0 coverage and then have a bit of luck with two Swedish degrees.

Sweden – Spain 4:3

8 minutes: Spain also scored the first goal through Casado after a good five minutes. However, Sweden is not impressed and follows suit through Carlsbogard. Then Sweden tries to quickly play off a mistake made by the Spaniards, but immediately loses the ball. Spain shortens with a seven-meter penalty by Aleix Gómez.

Sweden 2-0 Spain

3rd minute: And Sweden starts better and takes the lead through MVP Jim Gottfridsson. On the other hand, semi-final hero Andreas Palicka excels for the first time. Sweden immediately follows up with the second goal. Confident beginning of the Scandinavians!

Sweden 0-0 Spain

1st minute: Let’s go to Budapest! Spain opens the game.

Sweden – Spain

Today it starts again with a little delay. The teams have entered the hall, the throw-off will take place in a few minutes!

Sweden – Spain

Incidentally, the two teams met exactly 15 days ago in the group stage. Spain won there with 32:28. The omens are different today, of course, because the next 60 minutes are all about one thing: the European Championship title.

INFO – Tournament Awards

The awards for the all-star team were announced this Sunday. Spain is represented by right winger Aleix Gomez, while Sweden won Oscar Bergendahl as best defender and Jim Gottfridsson as most valuable player (MVP).

INFO – Denmark wins bronze

The first medal at the European Handball Championship 2022 goes to Denmark. The Scandinavians defeated Olympic champions France 35:32 after extra time and have won a European Championship medal since silver in 2014.

INFO – Chronically underestimated Spaniards before title triple?

Denmark and France went into this handball championship as the top favorites. Today the world champion and the Olympic champion meet – but only in the small final. Instead, the chronically underestimated defending champions from Spain now have the chance of a treble against Sweden. | To analyze the Spanish team

INFO – Welcome

Hello and welcome to the live ticker of the final of the European Handball Championship 2022 between the defending champion Spain and record European champion Sweden. It starts at 6 p.m. in the MVM Dome Handball Arena in Budapest. Jan-Lucas Krenzer ticks the game live for you.

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