DEL: EHC Red Bull München visits Mannheim

Saturday, 27. January 2024 | DEL: EHC Red Bull München visits Mannheim

Heavyweights in a duel: Red Bulls visit MannheimLast main round duel against the Adler// DEL - PRELIMINARY REPORTEHC Red Bull München continue their PENNY DEL campaign with the classic game at Adler Mannheim on Sunday at 2:00 pm (live on MagentaSport & on our blog).

Our boys recently faced the Eagles twice at Oberwiesenfeld, with the Red Bulls recording a clear victory both times (5:1 and 6:1). "We played very well in both games and didn't really give them a chance," recalls Markus Eisenschmid.

Highlights: Red Bull München vs. Adler Mannheim (02.01.2024)

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The former Mannheim player scored his first two points against his former club in the 6-1 win at the start of the year with a goal and an assist. In any case, our number eleven is currently in brilliant form.

Eisenschmid expects "hungry Adler"

Eisenschmid warns of the final clash between the two heavyweights in the main round, especially in light of their two recent comfortable victories: "They'll be hungry and will want to put in their best performance against us again!" As always, the duel against the Kurpfalz team promises to be full of excitement.

Highlights: EHC Red Bull München vs. Kölner Haie (26.01.2024)

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After Friday night's success against Cologne (3:2 n.V.) - and thus the second home win in a row - our boys are definitely traveling to Mannheim with a good feeling and a lot of self-confidence. "I expect the Adler to attack. We absolutely have to be ready," demands the Munich striker.

Problems with scoring goals

Dallas Eakins has replaced Johan Lundskog at the helm in Mannheim since the end of November. So far, the change of coach has not had a major impact on the Adler's standings. The eight-time German champions (most recently in 2019) are stuck in mid-table and in the middle of the battle for sixth place. January has also been anything but satisfactory, with five defeats so far. On Friday evening, the Eagles at least won 4:2 against the Iserlohn Roosters.

Offensively in particular, things are stuck. The top-class offense around Linden Vey, Tom Kühnhackl and Co. is not really getting up to speed. Even in the powerplay, things are still not going well - with numerical superiority on the ice, Mannheim is statistically one of the most harmless teams in the league.

Matthias Plachta back in the line-up

One reason for the mixed season so far is certainly the ongoing bad luck with injuries. Numerous regular players in attack have been out for long periods. Vey and Yannick Proske were also missing for the home game against Iserlohn, Ryan MacInnis took a break. Top forward Matthias Plachta made his comeback on Friday after a six-week injury break.

And the German international already decided the first duel against the Red Bulls this season. In the Adler's 4:3 win on matchday 2 after a penalty shootout, the 32-year-old first scored in regulation time before converting both attempts in the shootout.

"They're a strong opponent and a big name. It will go blow by blow," Eisenschmid is certain. The goal is clear: a third win in a row against Mannheim.