FC Barcelona was unstoppable in the game vs Manresa and secured its place in the semifinal of the 2022 Copa Del Rey.
The Catalans crushed their opponents (107-70) and advanced to the semifinal, where they will face Murcia.
The “Blaugrana” took control from the second quarter onwards and never looked back. They outscored their opponents 85-44 after the first quarter and sealed the deal.
MVP: Brandon Davies and Nikola Mirotic led the way for the winners, scoring 14 points each.
Key to victory: FC Barcelona outscored Murcia 30-14 in the second quarter and cruised to an easy victory.
FC Barcelona also saw Alex Abrines make his return to action with 11 points and five rebounds. Abrines was out since September 16, when he underwent a left leg surgery.
🐺 L'encert, el cor i la lluita
🏀 10 minuts / 11 punts + 5 rebots
👏 Quina tornada, @alexabrines! pic.twitter.com/mW3jWEM4NR
— Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) February 18, 2022
The Catalans will now clash with Murcia in the semifinal on Saturday, with the latter stunning Valencia (83-86).
The other semifinal will see Tenerife battle Real Madrid. Tenerife survived a late thriller over Badalona (62-64). Meanwhile, Real defeated Breogan (73-67) and will play in the semifinal for another season.
FC Barcelona has won the trophy three times over the last four years (2018, 2019, 2021). They have claimed Copa Del Rey 26 times, two less than the “Whites”, who lead the way with 28.
The tournament, which takes place in Granada, will come to an end on Sunday with the Final.
⚔️ 𝐔𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐬, 𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐨@FCBbasket feat Los Mosqueteros para viajar directos a semifinales de #CopaACB pic.twitter.com/WXqTpvQZdV
— #CopaACB (@ACBCOM) February 18, 2022
