Mediterrani triumphed 16:14 over Terrassa in a captivating Catalan derby in the third round of the Spanish League, showcasing resilience and attacking flair in equal measure.

Terrassa began the contest on the front foot, racing to a 5:2 advantage and closing the first quarter with a 6:3 lead. However, Mediterrani regrouped defensively and flipped the momentum in spectacular fashion, launching a 5:0 scoring run to take an 8:6 lead early in the third period. Terrassa twice managed to draw level—first at 8:8 and then at 9:9—but Mediterrani’s response was decisive. A 4:0 surge gave the hosts a commanding 13:9 cushion heading into the final stages.

Although Terrassa clawed back to within two goals in the closing minutes, Mediterrani’s composure held firm. The standout performer was Edgar Estevez, who delivered a stunning eight-goal display to lead his side to victory. Albert Sabadell was Terrassa’s top scorer with five goals.

Elsewhere, Mataro secured a dramatic 13:12 win over Caballa thanks to a last-second strike just seven seconds before the buzzer, sealing an important away victory.

The Champions League representatives all impressed in their respective fixtures. Bernat Sanahuja netted five times in Barceloneta’s commanding 23:8 win against newcomers Encinas de Boadilla, while Sabadell overcame Rubi 19:11 with four goals from Federico Panerai.

Barcelona maintained its perfect start to the season, dispatching Catalunya 20:9 behind a four-goal effort from Pol Prat. Meanwhile, Sant Andreu defeated Tenerife Echeyde 10:6 to move into the upper half of the table.

Spanish League – Round 3 Results
Mediterrani – Terrassa 16:14 (3:6, 4:0, 6:4, 3:4)
Tenerife Echeyde – Sant Andreu 6:10 (1:4, 1:4, 1:1, 3:1)
Caballa – Mataro 12:13 (3:5, 1:4, 3:1, 5:3)
Rubi – Sabadell 11:19 (4:5, 2:2, 1:7, 4:5)
Barceloneta – Encinas de Boadilla 23:8 (9:1, 4:1, 6:2, 4:4)
Catalunya – Barcelona 9:20 (1:5, 4:5, 2:5, 2:5)

Standings after Round 3

1. Barceloneta – 3 – 9 pts
2. Barcelona – 3 – 9 pts
3. Sabadell – 3 – 9 pts
4. Mataro – 3 – 9 pts
5. Terrassa – 3 – 6 pts
6. Sant Andreu – 3 – 6 pts
7. Mediterrani – 3 – 6 pts
8. Caballa – 3 – 0 pts
9. Tenerife – 3 – 0 pts
10. Rubi – 3 – 0 pts
11. Catalunya – 3 – 0 pts
12. Encinas de Boadilla – 3 – 0 pts

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