The more mature version of Asisa Joventut eliminated Kosner Baskonia in the decisive quarter-final match (88-96). La Penya took advantage of their accuracy in outside shooting to book their ticket to play in the ACB League semi-finals, where Valencia Basket already awaits. Dani Miret's brave proposal paid off in Vitoria, where Ricky Rubio, Ludde Hakanson, Simon Birgander, and Jabari Parker put on a show. "We had to play an excellent game and we did," said the coach. The game had the tension and fight that the final stretch of the second match hinted at.the final stretch of the second match.

Asisa Joventut wanted to make a big splash, but fell short in Vitoria (85-71). La Penya couldn't compete against the physical level of Kosner Baskonia, who took advantage of the last quarter to wear down the green-and-black team and leave them with no options. "We competed for 30 minutes, but we ended up below the minimums. Our legs and heads failed us against an opponent with more gas," summarized Dani Miret.

Hard blow. Asisa Joventut lost on AEK Athens' court (72-67). The green-and-black team couldn't manage an eight-point lead and was eliminated from the Basketball Champions League. Two final referee decisions, a mistaken throw-in and an uncalled foul, harmed the Catalan team, which was left unable to compete in the final four in Badalona.

When Badalona beats strongly, La Penya dreams big. Asisa Joventut ran over AEK Athens to plant its flag in Europe, where it is one victory away from reaching the final four of the Basketball Champions League. Led by Ricky Rubio, the home team put on a display of strength (88-66). The quarter-final tie, which is tied at one win each, will be decided on Wednesday, April 15th, in Greece.