Ludwigsburg's handball players: Another CL defeat!

Ludwigsburg's handball players: Another CL defeat!

The HB Ludwigsburg handball players face a difficult challenge in the Champions League after they have lost their nerve again. Last weekend, the team, which went into the race as a German champion, had to accept a bitter 31: 36 defeat against the Danish top team Esbjerg. It was already the fourth bankruptcy in the sixth game of the premier class, which endangers the prospects for the progress in the group.

Although the Ludwigsburgers showed strong approaches and especially Mareike Thomaier shone with six goals, the team of coach Jakob Vesterengaard was unable to catch up. The game took place against an enthusiastic backdrop and the athletes did their best, but the opponents from Denmark were superior at the crucial moment.

difficult starting position for the Ludwigsburg women

After the end of the first half, the team was already 16:18 behind. The second half started promising, but the momentum quickly turned in favor of the guests. The Ludwigsburgers could never really find their way into the game until the end of the game and had to give up in the end. This defeat raises questions about the team's chances of reaching the knockout phase, especially after they were still unbeaten in the Bundesliga after four games.

The mood in the team could not be worse, because the players have learned from their previous experiences. "We have to get our nerves better under control, especially in the decisive phase of a game," said a member of the coaching staff. The focus is now on preparing the last two games in the group phase in order not to lose sight of the move into the knockout round.

Although the starting point is anything but simple, the support of the fans and the strong performance in the Bundesliga will help to keep your head clearly. "We take the positive aspects into the next games and want to show that we can survive in the Champions League," added Thomaier.

In order to compete against the direct rival in the next game, the preparation will be decisive to implement the good approaches and achieve the first victory. There is still a long way to go, but the Ludwigsburg women are determined to accept the challenge. The next encounters could be crucial for whether they can secure their place in the league of the best.

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