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Gran Canaria vs Barcelona Tips & Live Stream - Barcelona sweep through the Canary Islands in ACB

By Nemanja Dojcinovic

11 Jan 2025

Nemanja Dojcinovic 11 Jan 2025

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Barcelona risk missing Copa del Rey, needing a win after 3 ACB losses.
Gran Canaria strong in EuroCup, ranked 6th in Spanish Championship.
Barcelona's key EuroLeague win led by Brizuela boosts team mood.
Barcelona securing a win seems to be the most likely outcome.

Hernangomez Barcelona (Getty Image)

Gran Canaria vs Barcelona Preview
Gran Canaria Form & Team News
Barcelona Form & Team News
Head to Head

Gran Canaria vs Barcelona Preview

Due to poor results this season, Barcelona are in danger of missing out on the Copa del Rey, a first in the last few decades.

Can Blaugrana secure a win in a tough away game and put an end to their unpleasant streak of three consecutive losses in the ACB League?

Gran Canaria Form & Team News

Gran Canaria have been living up to expectations across all competitions.

In the EuroCup, they're in a strong position to secure a direct spot in the quarterfinals, while in the Spanish Championship, they sit in a respectable 6th place with a 10-5 record after 15 games.

On Tuesday, they pulled off a crucial comeback win in the final quarter against Ulm in Germany. It was a true team effort, a trademark of this squad, but if one player stood out, it was Alocen, who delivered 14 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds.

Coach Jaka Laković rotated ten players in the game, leaving only Massamba Diop and Dylan Bordon, who have seen limited action this season — on the bench.

Barcelona Form & Team News

Barcelona’s tough season has put them in danger of missing the Copa del Rey, and to avoid that, they’ll need to secure wins in their next two matches against Gran Canaria and Bilbao.

The mood in the team has improved a bit after a key EuroLeague win over Monaco, though coach Joan Peñarroya is still under pressure.

The hero of that victory was Darío Brizuela, who played his best game of the season, scoring 27 points and missing just four shots from the field.

Head to Head

Head-to-head matchups between these two clubs in recent seasons have consistently brought plenty of excitement and uncertainty. While the Canary Islands are known for being one of the toughest away venues in the league, Barcelona have had a solid record there, winning 6 of their last 7 encounters on the island.

Verdict

Gran Canaria v Barcelona

Barcelona may not have the quality to reach the highest heights in the EuroLeague this season, but in the ACB League, they are capable of and must perform much better than their current results suggest.

With Jan Vesely sidelined due to injury, coach Penarroya promoted Chimezie Metu to starting center in the last game, and it paid off.

I expect them to stick with this strategy and showcase their full attacking potential in this match. Gran Canaria are a strong team, but they are far from an insurmountable obstacle for the Catalan giants.

Barcelona to win

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