Silkeborg’s Pelle Mattsson and FC Copenhagen’s Magnus Mattsson are set to compete against each other in the Danish Cup final. The match, scheduled for Thursday in Herning, marks the first time the brothers will battle for a trophy.

The brothers acknowledge the mixed emotions surrounding the game, with one destined for joy and the other for disappointment. Both admit to struggling with defeat.

Anxious family members, including their mother, sister, and an uncle, will be present at MCH Arena. Their mother will wear a specially designed jersey, split between both sons’ club colors, their shared last name, and the combined numbers 6 and 8.

The brothers reflect on their shared childhood passion for football, from playing together to competing in the garden. Now, they find themselves on a grander stage, playing for a significant title in front of a large audience.

Pelle Mattsson, the younger brother, expresses admiration for Magnus’s career path, including his time abroad and move to FC Copenhagen. He aspires to follow a similar trajectory but remains focused on performing well for Silkeborg in the present.

The cup final is scheduled to begin Thursday at 5 PM. The Mattsson brothers will put aside their familial bond to pursue victory on the field.