The Fuenlabrada team showcased its strength by overcoming Leyma Coruña with a narrow 75-74 victory. This win, combined with the defeat of Caja Rural Zamora, has placed the team in a strong position to secure its spot in the final phase of the competition.
Currently, Fuenlabrada holds the seventh position with a record of 16 wins and 13 losses. With three games remaining in the regular season, they are three victories ahead of the tenth-placed team, Caja Rural Zamora, which virtually qualifies them for the playoffs.
“"The only way for the team to miss out would be to lose their remaining three games and for the Zamora team to win all four of theirs, a double requirement that currently seems utopian."
The match against Leyma Coruña reflected the team's character. After a challenging start (12-23), Fuenlabrada managed to recover and reach halftime with a score of 30-40. The third quarter was decisive, with a 32-18 run that included a powerful 15-0, showcasing one of the team's best performances of the season.
Despite an offensive slump in the final minutes that allowed the opponent to close the gap, a solid defensive play in Leyma Coruña's last possession sealed the home victory. Players like Mateo Díaz (19 points and 4 assists), Brooks DeBisschopp (10 points and 6 rebounds), and Dani Manchón (12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists) were standout performers.
Flexicar Fuenlabrada faces an intense week with two crucial matches. This Wednesday, they will visit Alega Cantabria at the Vicente Trueba pavilion, and on Sunday, they will host Grupo Caesa Seguros Cartagena. A victory in Wednesday's game would mathematically secure their qualification for the promotion playoffs.
