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top match
A particularly important and attractive game in sports, usually between two leading teams or competitors in a league.
Am Samstagabend findet das Topspiel der Bundesliga zwischen Bayern München und Borussia Dortmund statt.
On Saturday evening, the Bundesliga top match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will take place.
The word is made up of 'Top' and 'Spiel' (game/match). 'Top' is a word borrowed from English and here means 'elite' or 'outstanding'. A Topspiel is therefore literally a top-level match.
Viele Fans freuen sich auf das Topspiel am Wochenende.
Many fans are looking forward to the top match at the weekend.
This word is used almost exclusively in a sports context. Typical verbs are 'stattfinden' (to take place), 'übertragen' (to broadcast), or 'anschauen' (to watch).
Das Topspiel der Woche wird live im Fernsehen übertragen.
The top match of the week will be broadcast live on television.
'Topspiel' (top match) is a common term in sports reporting and among fans. It is used both in newspaper articles and in everyday conversations about sports.
Der Kommentator bezeichnete die Begegnung als das erwartete Topspiel.
The commentator described the encounter as the anticipated top match.
classic
'der Klassiker' and 'das Topspiel' can both mean a special game in sports. 'Klassiker' mainly says that a match has tradition and often takes place between rivals. 'Topspiel' emphasizes that a game is currently especially important, attractive, or exciting, often because strong teams are playing against each other. A top match does not have to have a long history. A classic match can still be a classic even if the teams are not currently at the top. The words can be confused because some games are both. For tradition, use 'Klassiker'; for current importance and appeal, use 'Topspiel'.
Das Topspiel am Sonntag entscheidet vielleicht über die Meisterschaft.
The top match on Sunday may decide the championship.
Der Klassiker gegen den alten Rivalen füllt jedes Mal das Stadion.
The classic match against the old rival fills the stadium every time.