Hanning weighs in on bundesliga, champions league and european league

Bob Hanning has his eye on the remaining matches in all competitions, with varying degrees of certainty about the top spots.

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While he's confident about the Meister title and one relegation spot, Hanning finds it tough to gauge the chasing pack. Internationally, he sees German teams holding their own despite recent dips in form.

In the Bundesliga, Hanning is convinced about Magdeburg's Meister status and one relegated team, but the battle for second place remains open.

SC Magdeburg, with their Stuttgart win, may seem to be just fine-tuning before their Champions League push, Hanning suggests. However, the race for second in the Bundesliga looks tight, with Hanning's Füchse facing stern tests ahead.

And then there's the Champions League - a daunting prospect for Hanning's team. 'I have to admit, I have big gut worries,' he confesses. 'Even though we've won the series against them, this is the toughest draw imaginable. And you can sense the unease in their camp, coupled with a once-in-a-lifetime squad.' He tips Magdeburg as the favorite to advance, but notes their path to the Final isn't guaranteed.

In the European League, Hanning sees the top German teams - Kiel, Melsungen, and perhaps even Hamburg - as favorites to reach the Final Four. 'The others know what's at stake,' he argues.