Bathco BM Torrelavega rallies and defeats Recoletas Atl. Valladolid (27-29), solidifying their fight for Europe.

The match record

The NEXUS ENERGY ASOBAL League inaugurated the nineteenth league matchday with the Featured Match of the Day. Bathco BM Torrelavega achieved a key victory at Huerta del Rey, defeating Recoletas Atlético Valladolid by 29-27 after an intense final stretch. The oranges, doubtful in the first half (18-16), improved in the second and managed to turn the scoreboard around after the break. Those of Jacobo Cuétara increased their intensity and took advantage of the local drought to get ahead, with a great Javi Muñoz leading the attack. The equality was maintained until the final stretch. The definitive goal came after a masterful pass from Isi to Cangiani, who sentenced the match at 27-29. With this victory, Bathco BM Torrelavega adds 26 points, stays in the fight for Europe and distances five points from Recoletas Atlético Valladolid, with the favorable goal-average. The Cantabrian team wins for the third consecutive year at Huerta del Rey, and Pisonero's team adds their third consecutive defeat.