Last Regular-Season Showdown for Iberdrola Guerreras League Commission
This Saturday marks the final day of the regular phase in the Iberdrola Guerreras League, with all matches kicking off at seven in the evening. Atticgo Balonmano Elche and Conservas Orbe Rubensa will determine whether BM Porriño secures fourth place in the standings, which would grant home-court advantage in the playoff quarterfinals.
Elche comes into the evening knowing a home victory over Gurpea Beti-Onak Azparren could position them to finish fourth, provided Porriño defeats their own rival. Coach Joaquín Rocamora emphasized that a fourth-place finish would tilt the balance in their favor for the quarterfinals against Porriño, underscoring the importance of home support in those decisive games. (Source: Iberdrola Guerreras League coverage)
What remains clear is that Elche and Porriño are locked in a fight for a semi-final spot, and their opponent this season has proven a tough nut to crack. All three clashes between them have been tightly contested: two tilted in Porriño’s favor, one in Elche’s, with the Cup meeting offering Rocamora’s squad a pathway to the final stage. (Source: League match reports)
other side
Porriño, currently level on points with Elche and sitting in fourth, faces RoCasa Gran Canaria, who sit third with 28 points. Everything is set for an exhilarating day as both teams jockey for position ahead of the postseason. (Source: EHF Cup coverage)
rival
Gurpea Beti-Onak faces Azparren in the final regular-season matchup. They sit in tenth place, ten points behind Elche, with 13 points on the board. Atticgo Elche must focus on erasing that gap and treat the arena as a fortress, Laden with a vibrant handball atmosphere. In the visiting Villava (Navarra), a town of roughly 10,000 residents, the fans create a spirited home ambiance. Expect a tough, entertaining clash in a packed venue that will be crucial as teams head into the next fixtures. (Source: Regional sports coverage)
Rocamora: “The season is already strong, but the playoffs deserve a remarkable run and the Cup is within reach”
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Gurpea Beti-Onak Azparren, in Rocamora’s assessment, has been one of the season’s pleasant surprises. They must treat every game as a battle to avoid relegation, yet they still possess enough to win several matches and maintain their top-tier status. They won’t be facing Elche with the same ease they once did. (Source: Rocamora interview summaries)
Atticgo Elche taps Dutch players Pipy Wolfs and Tessa Van Zijl
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For this encounter, the coach remains cautious about returning players Danila So Delgado and Ivet Musons, who are still in recovery. Their progress will shape whether they can don the jersey again this season, highlighting the challenge of melding fitness with tactical plans. (Source: team updates)