Very demanding derby at the Olímpic

The Girona team faces one of the most solid teams in the competition this Sunday, January 18 (12:30 p.m.)

First Team | Saturday, 17 January 2026

Bàsquet Girona faces a new high-level challenge in the Endesa League with a visit to the Olympic Pavilion in Badalona, ​​where this Sunday, January 18 at 12:30 p.m. they will face Joventut de Badalona in a match corresponding to matchday 16 of the ACB.

In their last away match, the Girona team achieved a hard-fought and exciting victory at Nou Congost against BAXI Manresa, which demonstrated the team’s competitive nature away from Fontajau. That away win is an important morale boost before facing one of the most demanding tracks in the championship.

Up front will be a Penya that has established itself as one of the most solid teams in the competition. The green-and-blacks have turned the Olímpic into a real fortress and, so far, only Real Madrid has been able to take the victory in Badalona this season.

Joventut stands out for its very complete block, with a first-class interior game led by Ante Tomic and Simon Birgander, two clear references in the paint. On the outside, Ricky Rubio’s play direction brings experience and judgment, while Cameron Hunt’s scoring power is a constant threat to any defense.

Bàsquet Girona will seek to compete with intensity, maintain defensive solidity and take advantage of its options to try to surprise a highly demanding rival in a historic stage of state basketball.