Barceloneta moved clear at the top of the Spanish Men’s Division de Honor with a devastating 22-4 victory over Terrassa, while Sabadell delivered another major result in Round 8, defeating previously unbeaten Barcelona 16-8.
The weekend also brought important victories for Sant Andreu, Real Canoe and Echeyde, while Catalunya claimed their first points of the season following a dramatic penalty shootout against Caballa.
Barceloneta send emphatic message
Defending champions Barceloneta produced the most dominant performance of the round, dismantling Terrassa 22-4 away from home.
Max Casabella led the scoring with five goals as the visitors recorded their eighth consecutive league victory, maintaining their perfect record.
The result moves Barceloneta to 24 points, three clear of their closest rivals, and further demonstrates their domestic strength.
Sabadell end Barcelona’s perfect start
Another eagerly anticipated encounter saw Sabadell host Barcelona, with the visitors arriving unbeaten after seven league matches.
However, Sabadell controlled the contest from the beginning, establishing an 8-4 half-time advantage before eventually securing an emphatic 16-8 victory.
Tiago Carrio and Sergi Cabanas scored four goals each for the hosts, who held Barcelona scoreless throughout the final quarter.
The victory moves Sabadell level with Barcelona on 21 points, although Sabadell occupy second place in the standings.
First points for Catalunya
One of the most dramatic encounters took place in Ceuta, where Catalunya defeated Caballa 18-17 following a penalty shootout.
The teams finished regulation level at 14-14 before Catalunya prevailed 4-3 in the shootout, securing their first points of the campaign.
Elsewhere, Echeyde narrowly defeated Rubi 15-14, with Alberto Barroso contributing four goals.
Real Canoe also collected three important points, defeating Mediterrani 13-11. Mario Gonzalez and Javier Ibanez scored four goals each for the Madrid-based side.
The round opened on Tuesday with Sant Andreu edging Mataro 16-15, inspired by four goals from Nacho Bargallo.
Following eight rounds, Barceloneta lead with 24 points, ahead of Sabadell and Barcelona on 21. Sant Andreu and Terrassa follow with 18, while Mataro have 15.
Attention now turns to Round 9, which includes another important derby between Terrassa and Sabadell.
Spanish Men’s Division de Honor – Round 8 Results
- Sant Andreu 16-15 Mataro
- Caballa 17-18 Catalunya (penalties; 14-14 after regulation)
- Sabadell 16-8 Barcelona
- Echeyde 15-14 Rubi
- Real Canoe 13-11 Mediterrani
- Terrassa 4-22 Barceloneta
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