Posts Tagged ‘Barcelona’
Euroleague: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona slip
The eighth round of the Euroleague Top 16 is underway and once again the competition is showing that this is a year where all teams are evenly matched. The high standard of the competition is exemplified by the two Spanish giants of Real Madrid and Barcelona, who both lost again this week in Group F.…
Read MoreEuroleague: Crvena Zvezda and Barcelona win
After six games in the Euroleague on Thursday, there were only two contests on Friday to close Round 8 of the Top 16 phase. However, they were two hugely important games that brought further shape to Group E and Group F as we search for eight clubs to make it to the Quarter-finals. Group E…
Read MoreJoey Dorsey reunites with FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) is bringing back American forward Joey Dorsey (206 cm, Memphis’08) into their fold this 2016. Dorsey previously played for the Spanish club back in the 2013-14 season when they won the Spanish Liga Endesa championship. He is expected to add some experience and depth to the team’s frontcourt rotation for…
Read MoreValencia edges Barca 91-94 (OT) to stay Perfect
The top two teams of the Spanish Liga Endesa collided on Sunday in what proved to be an epic game. Valencia Basket proved to be resilient as it edged FC Barcelona, 91-94 in overtime to extend its undefeated run in the Spanish league to 17-0. Barcelona has now suffered its second loss of the season…
Read MoreValencia Basket’s Streak now at 11 Wins
Valencia Basket is in the midst of one its best starts in the Spanish Liga Endesa this 2015-16. The club notched its 11th straight victory, defeating La Bruixa d’Or Manresa 62-74, to remain undefeated. It was one of six games that closed out Round 11 of regular season action for the Spanish ACB. Justin Hamilton…
Read MoreSpanish Liga Endesa Round 9 Recap
Round 9 of the 2015-16 regular season in the Spanish Liga Endesa was both exciting and action-packed. Valencia Basket continues its reign over the league and remains the last team to taste defeat. They visited struggling Sevilla Basket and came away with a 67-81 road victory. Rafael Martinez exploded for 22 points to lead Valencia.…
Read MoreValencia, 7-0 takes solo lead in Liga Endesa
The impressive 2015-16 campaign of Valencia Basket continues to progress and remains the team to beat in the Spanish Liga Endesa. The club is now 7-0 and has secured the solo league leadership, being the last undefeated team in the ACB. In Round 7 action, Valencia thrilled their fans at home by rolling over visiting…
Read MoreSpanish Liga Endesa: Valencia and Barca still Perfect
Only two teams remain undefeated in the aftermath of Round 5 of the Spanish Liga Endesa regular season. FC Barcelona and Valencia lead the way with their pristine 5-0 records. Four teams remain hot on their heels, sporting just one loss so far. FIATC Joventut, Real Madrid, Gran Canaria 2014, and Laboral Kutxa Vitoria are…
Read MoreSpanish Liga Endesa, Four Teams still Unbeaten
We’re only three rounds into Spanish Liga Endesa regular season and there will definitely be more changes in the standings, but for now only four teams can lay claim to holding undefeated records in the league. FC Barcelona, Gran Canaria 2014, Laboral Kutxa Vitoria, and Valencia Basket all share perfect 3-0 slates. Barca easily handled…
Read MoreLiga Endesa, champs Real Madrid lose in Round 1
It was a case of mixed fortunes for Spain’s two big clubs as the Liga Endesa regular season tipped off over the weekend, with Barcelona grabbing a victory and Real Madrid floundering despite home court advantage. Of course, regardless of results during round one, there is a whole season stretching out in front of these…
Read More