Champions League Men | 28 Mar 2024

Borussia Düsseldorf Aims for Seventh Champions League Title in Final 4

For the first time, the Champions League semi-finals and final will adopt a Final Four format, taking place in the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken. On Easter Sunday, March 31st, the two semi-final matches will kick off, followed by the final on Easter Monday, April 1st. Borussia Düsseldorf will commence the first semi-final on Sunday at 1:00 PM, while defending champion 1. FC Saarbrücken TT will take the stage at 5:00 PM.

Borussia Düsseldorf will go head-to-head against SolexConsult TT Wiener Neustadt in the Champions League semi-final on March 31, marking the only non-German club left in the competition.

It seems to be a relatively favorable draw for the team, guided by coach Danny HEISTER. The Viennese outfit may not feature star-studded names but possesses players with a strong fighting spirit. They secured their berth in the Final Four with narrow victories in thrilling matches during their group stage. Conversely, the state capital's team has yet to suffer a single defeat in the Champions League.

“It will undoubtedly be a highly exciting and compelling event. The teams are evenly matched, and I anticipate witnessing top-class table tennis. This compact two-day event promises to be worthwhile for spectators,” remarked European Champion Dang QIU, currently on duty in the Incheon WTT Champions of 2024.

En route to the Final Four, Borussia Düsseldorf overcame Portugal’s Sporting Clube de Portugal and Austria’s SPG Felbermayr Wels, both times securing 3-0 victories.

Last year, the semi-final and final matches involving Borussia were incredibly tense. They narrowly lost the semi-final first leg against TTC Neu Ulm 2-3, but rallied back to win the return leg at the ARAG CenterCourt 3-2. The first Golden Match in the history of the Champions League tipped in favor of Düsseldorf. In the final, however, the tables turned, and the Saarlanders celebrated victory after the Golden Match.

Head coach Danny HEISTER emphasized that reaching the final is the minimum goal for 2024. After clinching the German Cup, it could be the second title of the season.

“It's a new format and certainly very exciting. I don't see a clear favorite. Saarbrücken might capitalize on their home advantage. Our initial objective is to secure a spot in the final, and then we'll take it from there,” stated Borussia Düsseldorf Manager Andreas PREUSS.

For all those unable to attend in person, the matches will be broadcast live via ettu.tv except in some specific countries due to exclusive broadcasting agreements.

Please refer to the list of channels below for viewing options in your country:

France (DROM-COM), Monaco, Andorra and Mauritius: L'equipe
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Sportdeutschland.tv
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan: V Broadcasting