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Berlin City has decided to choose The Pack as their quarterfinal opponent. In the Icon League, the pairings for the Final 8 are not drawn, but are chosen by the team heads, depending on their ranking in the regular season.

Whether Berlin City has done itself a favor with The Pack will be revealed today. We provide you with an overview.

Berlin City

Berlin City was often referred to as the number one title favorite before the season, and so far they have not disappointed. They are level on points with the regular season champion DNA and even beat them in a direct duel.

Berlin City won the last four games in a row and played a strong season with few exceptions. One such slip was the 4:11 against the penultimate team in the table, Buzz Club.

The players from Teamhead Antonio Rüdiger prepared for the Final 8 in a training camp in Madrid for four days. There they met some Real stars, including Luka Modrić, Adar Güler and Vinicius Junior.

Sven Körner should have his team well prepared for The Pack in those four days. At the same time, the team is more cohesive and has come even closer together.

The key players are Suad Ak and Enes Küç. Ak has an impressive 24 goal contributions in 13 games and is in the Icon League Team of the Season. Enes Küç is the captain of the Berliners and leads his team. He scored 14 times this season and still has the chance to become the top scorer of the season in the Final 8.

Assessment:

Berlin City is clearly one of the title favorites. They have almost always been confident, have excellent individual players and should have returned well prepared from the training camp in Madrid.

The Pack

The Pack was also seen as a clear favorite by many before the season. However, they did not live up to this role. They are in the Final 8, but show different performances week after week.

They suffered a few crushing defeats, such as the 2:9 against the Plyrs or the 2:7 against Berlin City, their upcoming opponent. This game will have helped them in preparation for the quarterfinals.

But if any team has the class to deliver exactly when it matters, it's The Pack. They have numerous ex-professionals who are used to performing at their best under pressure.

This includes Daniel Caligiuri, who will be a key player. He builds up The Pack's game and sets the tone and pace. In addition, Robin Brüseke will be crucial. As a goalkeeper, he scored eight goals and provided nine assists.

Assessment:

The Pack is an absolute wild card. They have a lot of ex-professionals and on paper are strong enough to beat anyone. However, they rarely brought their top performance to the pitch this season.

Despite their weak season performance, The Pack should not be underestimated. But Berlin City will go into the game well prepared and confident with the 7:2 victory in their favor. We can expect a thrilling duel.

Would you have chosen The Pack in Berlin City's place and who do you think will prevail? Write it in the comments!

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