Roca Team secures EuroLeague play-in spot with thrilling victory over Barcelona
AS Monaco Basketball defeated Barcelona 83-86 at Gaston-Médecin to guarantee a top 10 finish and EuroLeague play-in qualification.
The Roca Team delivered another remarkable performance at Salle Gaston-Médecin, overcoming FC Barcelona 83-86 in front of an electric home crowd. The victory came just two days after their impressive win against ASVEL, with Monaco once again managing to field only eight players on their match sheet.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, the team showed tremendous resilience and tactical discipline to secure this crucial result. The atmosphere inside the venue was described as absolutely electric, with supporters creating an incredible backdrop for what proved to be a pivotal moment in the club's European campaign.
With just one match day remaining in the EuroLeague regular season, this victory guarantees Monaco a place in the top 10 standings. This achievement secures their participation in the play-in tournament, the qualifying stage that offers teams a pathway to reach the prestigious EuroLeague playoffs.
The result represents another significant milestone for the principality's basketball programme, demonstrating their ability to compete at the highest level of European basketball despite facing challenging circumstances with their reduced squad depth.