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Granada's president no longer has to suffer over the Catalan 'biscotto': ARA's Instant Replay

Barça's victory against Balcesto Girona ensures their survival

Àlex Abrines and Sergi Martínez
25/05/2025
2 min

BarcelonaBarça, with just ten players registered, effectively outplayed Bàsquet Girona from the three-point line at the Palau Blaugrana (97-74). Àlex Abrines added 20 points thanks to 6/7 shooting from three-point range. Despite the defeat, the Girona team secured its place in the ACB thanks to Real Madrid's victory over Coviran Granada (79-67). The president of the Granada team, Óscar Fernández, will no longer have to suffer a Catalan biscotto on the final day.

Kenny Hasbrouck.

Barris Nord loses competitive tension

Hiopos Lleida, which has been doing its homework for days, lost at home to Unicaja (69-98). The home team's shooting percentages were insufficient to compete against an opponent that needs to reach the title playoffs with pace. "We wanted to bid farewell to the fans, and the team fought until the end. They took advantage of our loss of competitive intensity," explained Gerard Encuentra. Kenny Hasbrouck's farewell was very emotional.

Pau Ribas, surrounded by the youth players.

The dream farewell of a unique player

A big day at the Palau Olímpic. Joventut defeated Casademont Zaragoza (89-79), securing their place in the title race and sending off Pau Ribas with the honors he deserves. "I enjoy winning and competing. We'll celebrate by extending the game with the sardine feast, and if the youngsters want, we'll finish in the marquee... Whatever it takes to remember the good times," joked the Catalan guard, who welcomed the support of 7,709 Green-and-Black fans.

Dani Pérez making a penetration against MoraBanc Andorra.

The fifth defeat in a row, a burden

A good fan base shows up in both good times and bad. Even if you're running out of options to play-off After losing to MoraBanc Andorra (83-81), the fans of the Bagèc team wanted to reward their players' efforts. "There are basic mistakes we can't make. Five defeats in a row make you more tired, but you have to learn to live with defeat to regain victory," lamented Diego Ocampo, the Catalan team's coach.

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