The EON Tourmalet continues with a marquee showdown as UBU San Pablo Burgos visits Felicísimo Ruiz on Saturday, December 2. The Alicante club closes the year aiming to lock in a playoff spot through a December filled with pivotal clashes that will shape the final standings.
First up is Burgos, sitting third with 16 points and riding a three-game winning streak. In the most recent outing, they led Hanbol Mallorca 30-25, before securing two points against Ibiza in a hard-fought 24-26 finish. Through ten rounds, Burgos has recorded eight wins and two losses, with no draws, underscoring their consistency and resilience as the season nears its critical phase.
That steady form has Burgos positioned firmly in the race for the post-season, but the evaluation is clear from the bench. Iker Serrano, the assistant coach of EÓN Horneo Alicante, notes, “This will be a very tight match decided by small margins—especially in the areas of goalkeeping and defense.”
On the other side, EÓN Horneo Alicante arrives buoyed by a strong result, having won 24-35 on the road against the demanding Valinox Novas venue. The victory is seen as a signal of growth and a driver of the upward trajectory that the club hopes to sustain as the calendar turns toward the new year.
From the perspective of De Novais and Serrano, the team in Alicante has evolved since the preseason. “This squad bears little resemblance to the early days,” says De Novais. “It has become tougher and more polished across the court.” Koç adds that the improvements are evident in both execution and mentality, strengthening Alicante’s bid to contend with the league’s best teams.
Background
The two sides last shared the floor on April 30, 2022, in a promotional playoff context. EÓN Horneo Alicante prevailed 35-34 in the decisive group stage, while Burgos fell 37-23 in the opening clash, setting a contrasting tone for the series. The December meeting marks a fresh chapter in a long-standing rivalry that has produced varying fortunes for each club over the years.
The upcoming clash is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, with tip-off at 19:30 at the Hermano Felicísimo Ruiz Pavilion. For fans unable to attend, live coverage will be available through the club’s official website, ensuring supporters can follow the action from anywhere in North America and beyond.
Ticketing details list admission at five euros for the general public. Fans can purchase on the day of the game via the official site or at the arena box office, making it straightforward to join the stands for a high-stakes showdown. As part of the event, the sponsor Restaurante Santi will support a charitable effort by collecting toys that will be distributed to health centers and associations, adding a community dimension to the contest and giving fans another reason to tune in.