ShopFraikin BM Granollers, IRUDEK Bidasoa Irun, and Bathco BM Torrelavega claimed important victories, keeping their hopes alive in the race for European qualification, while BM Caserío Ciudad Real and Cajasol Ángel Ximenez P. Genil played to a draw
Liga NEXUS ENERGIA ASOBAL
Leo Tercariol's decisive stop gives Bathco BM Torrelavega the victory over Horneo EON Alicante (29-28)
Bathco BM Torrelavega achieved a close victory against Horneo Eón Alicante thanks to the decisive intervention of Leo Tercariol, who stopped a penalty in the last second and secured the two points, unleashing euphoria in the Vicente Trueba. The match started at a frantic pace and a quick succession of goals that put Torrelavega at the front. However, equality prevailed after the first few minutes, with established defenses and goalkeepers like Carlos Calle standing out with several decisive interventions. The first half ended with a slight local advantage, 13–11, thanks to the intensity of the orange team and the successes of Rubiño and Muñoz among others. In the second half, Jacobo Cuétara's team quickly extended the lead to +4, although the Alicante team cut back with 7 against 6 attacks. The last minutes were of maximum tension, with exclusions and decisive penalties. The local defense and Tercariol's performance guaranteed the victory, leaving Bathco BM Torrelavega with 24 points and strengthening its home stronghold.
IRUDEK Bidasoa Irún defeats ABANCA Ademar León (30–28) and strengthens European ambitions
IRUDEK Bidasoa Irún secured a 30–28 victory over ABANCA Ademar León in a game decided by the visitors’ management of the key moments. The team coached by Álex Mozas built their advantage in a disciplined first half, opening with a 0–4 run and a defense that forced turnovers and enabled fast transitions. At halftime, the visitors led by five goals (12–17), reflecting their control of the game. After the break, the Leon side recovered and managed to level the score at 22–22. Dani Gordo’s team increased their defensive intensity and found solutions from the outside, with the Pérez Arce brothers leading the attack and Álvaro Pérez performing well in goal. However, the composure of Leo Maciel in goal and the finishing of Mario Nevado in the final attacks allowed the visitors to maintain the lead and secure two points, keeping them in contention for European positions.
Javier Domingo’s last-second goal for Caserío Ciudad Real denies Cajasol Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil victory (27-27)
Cajasol Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil earned a point after drawing 27-27 against Caserío Ciudad Real at the Alcalde Miguel Salas pavilion. The match was decided in the final moments, when Javier Domingo equalized the score with nine seconds remaining, after the home side had taken a 26-25 lead thanks to goals from Daniel Ramos and David Estepa. The game featured strong defensive play and notable performances from goalkeepers Álvaro de Hita and Santiago Giovagnola, who kept the teams level for much of the match. At halftime, the home team led narrowly 11-10 after a very even first half. In the second half, the visitors reached their largest lead at 18-21, but the Puente Genil side responded with a strategic timeout and offensive contributions from Paco Bernabéu and Dani Serrano, regaining the lead before the final equalizer. The draw leaves BM Caserío Ciudad Real comfortably in eighth place with 16 points, while allowing Cajasol Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil to break an eight-match winless streak.
Fraikin BM Granollers delivers on the road at Viveros Herol BM Nava (27-35) and records third consecutive win
Fraikin BM Granollers defeated Viveros Herol BM Nava 35-27 at the Guerreros Naveros, handing the Segovian team their first loss of 2026. Carlos Villagrán’s side aimed to consolidate their strong start to the year but faced a solid opponent, efficient in attack and strong in defense. The opening minutes were fast-paced, with Patotski and Pau Panitti standing out in goal. The Catalan squad built an early lead following local mistakes and extended it to five goals by halftime (14-21). In the second half, Viveros Herol BM Nava tried to close the gap with efforts from Mateus Buda and Josu Arzoz, but Panitti’s heroics and BM Granollers’ defensive solidity kept them eight goals ahead with ten minutes remaining. The margin held until the final 27-35 scoreline, securing their third consecutive victory under Antonio Rama and placing them third in the Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL with 26 points.
