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Hamburg Sea Devils suffer historic defeat against Madrid Bravos!
The Hamburg Sea Devils lost to the Madrid Bravos 0:57 in Eimsbüttel. An analysis of the challenges and upcoming games.
Hamburg Sea Devils suffer historic defeat against Madrid Bravos!
The Hamburg Sea Devils are faced with a disastrous consideration: After an Iffigen defeat with 0:57 in the home game against the Madrid Bravos, the season could lead to a horror season right from the start. This bitter blow is the third in a row in which the Sea Devils have lost by more than 38 points. This puts the team under a lot of pressure, especially after a narrow defeat in the first meeting against the Bravos in Madrid, where the team lost 12:13 MOPO reported.
Hamburg's defense hardly had a chance against the Bravos' strong offense. Former NFL quarterback Reid Sinnett led Madrid to victory with an impressive 348 yards and six touchdowns. Even the statistics show the class difference: While the Madrid offense averaged 7.7 yards per play, the Sea Devils only managed a meager 4.2 yards.
Action in Eimsbüttel
The game at Sportpark Eimsbüttel was a reflection of the Sea Devils' weak form. Receiver Aron Cruickshank stood out with 203 yards and three touchdowns and has already accumulated over 1,000 yards this season. In contrast, Hamburg's quarterback Micah Leon was punished, with just 124 pass yards and three interceptions. Only Kyle Kitchens was able to stand out positively. With three sacks, he was the only defensive bright spot as the offense continues to find its rhythm.
In the first game of the season, which took place in Madrid on May 17, 2025, the picture was not quite as bleak, but the Sea Devils still could not leave the pitch as winners. Both teams played strong defensively, with the Sea Devils ultimately coming out on top when the wait counted, thanks to 15 penalties. Kicker Eric Schlomm was penalized for his field goal and then fumbled on the decisive chance. Madrid won the game 13:12, which did not alleviate the problems in Hamburg. Here too, rookie Chrisman Kyei was the only positive news with a 60-yard rush European League Football stated after the game.
A step forward, but the bill remains unanswered
The coming challenges for the Sea Devils are just around the corner. On July 6th the team will face the league newcomers Nordic Storm from Copenhagen, and on July 20th the reigning champions Rhein Fire are expected at the Volksparkstadion. The members of the team have to pull themselves together quickly to avoid slipping into a serious crisis.
A clear focus on defensive work and improving the offense seems vital if the Sea Devils finally want to get their first win. The team still has a long way to go and fans are hoping for better days ahead. As the Sportsmetrics confirm, only good strategies and strong team play can bring about a turnaround.