The Xavi Pascual earthquake does not distract Barça: the ARA Instant Replay

BarcelonaTired of Barcelona's breaches of contract and tempted by a great offer from Dubai Basketball, Xavi Pascual has decided to pay his release clause of 300,000 euros and leave the Catalan club. "I am only focused on the team. If there is anything to say, we will talk at the end of the season. I cannot control the rumors that come out, many things are being said," explained Xavi Pascual after Sunday's game.

Juani Marcos graduates with Barça

A Barça on an upward trend did not falter against La Laguna Tenerife (97-102) and added its fifth consecutive victory in the Liga Endesa. The Barça team used an excellent start to take the initiative on the scoreboard and build a 20-point lead during the second period. The home team's reaction after halftime was insufficient. Juani Marcos finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 27 valuation credits.

The Peñya plants its flag in Madrid

Asisa Joventut achieved an important victory on Real Madrid's court (81-89). La Penya, who overcame a 10-point deficit, secured a win that virtually qualifies the team for the play-offs. The final quarter's score was decisive (19-30). Ricky Rubio led the Badalona team with 21 points and 4 assists. "It's a great victory. We took advantage of Madrid thinking about the final four of the Euroleague," analyzed Dani Miret.

A stay with its own stamp

Hiopos Lleida defeated Dreamland Gran Canaria (75-72) and secured their permanence in the Liga Endesa. A triple by James Batemon with 6.1 seconds left prevented a visiting comeback. "The victory allows us to be in the ACB for another year and that makes us very happy. We have achieved success with our stamp and today is an important day for the city," opined Gerard Encuentra, the great architect of the Ilerdense team's success.