Roca Team secures EuroLeague play-in spot with thrilling Barcelona victory
AS Monaco Basketball defeated Barcelona 93-86 at Gaston-Médecin, guaranteeing their place in the EuroLeague play-in tournament despite fielding just eight players.
The atmosphere was electric at Salle Gaston-Médecin as AS Monaco Basketball pulled off a stunning 93-86 victory over Barcelona, securing their spot in the EuroLeague play-in phase with just one regular season match remaining.
Remarkably, the Roca Team managed this crucial win with only eight players listed on the team sheet, following a similar achievement against ASVEL just two days earlier. The depleted squad showed tremendous character and depth to overcome one of European basketball's heavyweight clubs.
With this victory, Monaco has guaranteed a top-10 finish in the regular season standings, automatically qualifying for the play-in tournament. This knockout phase offers teams the opportunity to advance to the prestigious EuroLeague playoffs, representing a significant achievement for the principality's basketball programme.
The win caps off what has been a remarkable campaign for Monaco, demonstrating their ability to compete at the highest level of European basketball despite facing personnel challenges in the crucial final stages of the regular season.