Victory goes to Fontajau

Basketball Girona returns from the state capital to welcome Covirán Granada in a direct duel

| Friday, 21 April 2023

The ^29th Matchday of the Endesa ACB League will face Básquet Girona and Covirán Granada in Fontajau. Both teams come into the match after defeats against Real Madrid and Barça respectively.

Covirán Granada, coached by Pablo Pin, is currently ^16th in the standings, marking salvation with 8 wins and 20 defeats. The Grenadians will travel to Girona after losing at home to the league leader, Barça. The Andalusians have lost 4 in a row, but thanks to their great start to the season, they are still one win away from Real Betis.

On the other hand, Basketball Girona will return home after being defeated at the WiZink Center by Real Madrid. The white-and-reds are still in ^14th place in the standings, with a balance of 9 wins and 19 losses, having a margin of one victory over Granada and two cushions from relegation. Aíto García Reneses arrive at the match knowing what it means to beat the Andalusians, having done so in the first leg in Granada by 78 to 92. 

The game is currently sold-out, but fans interested in attending can keep an eye out for last-minute seat releases via the club’s official APP.

The match will be played on Saturday, April 22, at 18:00 in Fontajau. The match can be followed on dial 60 of Movistar Deportes 2.

CALL

Maxi Fjellerup, Eric Vila, Kameron Taylor, Pol Figueras, Roko Prkačin, Quino Colom, Dušan Miletić, Jeremiah Hill, Ondrej Hanzlík, Pato Garino, John Jenkins, Marc Gasol and Jaume Sorolla.

STATEMENTS 

Kameron Taylor: “We have to come out with the same energy with which we always play in Fontajau. If we do that, we will be able to win.”

“Playing against Real Madrid, which is one of the best teams in Europe, prepares you to win and compete against any team.”

Aíto García Reneses: “He is a direct rival, we have to play with intensity and serenity. We must take advantage of our strengths and neutralize their most important players.”

“Fontajau can help us a lot. When it’s hard for you to concentrate, being with your hobby helps you to do so and not lose your spirit.’