A derby to start the second round

Spar Girona | Friday, 09 January 2026

Spar Girona will face the first match of the second round this Saturday, January 10, with a Catalan derby against Penya in Fontajau. The Girona team comes to the match after the defeat at Lointek Gernika and with a new challenge of maximum demand in an always intense and competitive match. Buy your tickets at: https://basquetgirona.com/entrades-general/

About the opponent

Joventut comes into the match after a good victory over the other Catalan team in the category, Cadí La Seu (92-83), and with the confidence of a solid and well-structured team. In the previous first round, Spar Girona won 64 to 71 in a hard-fought duel.

The green-and-black team stands out especially for the weight of its interior. Dembele is one of the offensive references, with an average of 16 points, 7.6 rebounds and a rating of 16.3 per game, while Ebo contributes 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and a rating of 11. On the outside, international players such as Sivka, with a notable percentage in the three-point shot (39.7%), and Howard stand out, in addition to talented nationals such as Lamana and Santibañez.

La Penya builds much of its game on the success of its interior players and solid defensive rebounding, with an average of 24.9 rebounds per game, one of its main strengths.

The Spar Girona

After the trip to Bilbao, the Girona team trained this Friday to prepare for the derby and adjust the last details before the first match of the second round. The match will represent a new opportunity to compete in front of the fans in a highly demanding duel against a direct rival.