Round 17 of the Spanish League saw the favorites deliver comfortable victories while the overall standings remained unchanged.
At home, Barcelona’s water polo squad got off to a sluggish start against Mataro, trailing 0–2 in just the opening three minutes. The breakthrough came six seconds before the first break when Pol Daura capitalized on a man-up opportunity—courtesy of a personal foul by Mataro’s goalkeeper. From the second quarter onward, Barcelona seized control and cruised to a 13–4 win, with Daura finishing as top scorer with four goals, matching Mataro’s total.
Elsewhere, Sabadell edged out Echeyde Tenerife 13–8, buoyed by a three-goal performance from Francesco Valera. This result leaves Sabadell just one point adrift of league leaders Barceloneta, who have played one fewer game. Notably, Barceloneta enjoyed a bye this weekend after their impressive 19–4 win over Caballa last month.
In another tight contest, fourth-placed Terrassa recorded a 14–8 victory over Sant Andreu, with Ignasi Bargallo spearheading the attack by netting four goals.
The most thrilling encounter unfolded in Madrid as Real Canoe hosted Mediterrani in a match filled with twists and turns. After a 32-minute battle ended in a 12–12 stalemate, the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout. Mediterrani held their nerve to win the shootout 16–13, grabbing two valuable points.
2024/25 Spanish League, Round 17 Results
- Barcelona – Mataro: 13–4 (1:2, 5:1, 4:1, 3:0)
- Catalunya – Rubi: 10–9 (3:0, 4:2, 2:3, 1:4)
- Sabadell – Tenerife: 13–8 (3:2, 2:0, 4:2, 4:4)
- Terrassa – Sant Andreu: 14–8 (4:2, 4:2, 3:1, 3:3)
- Real Canoe – Mediterrani: 13–16 (4:2, 2:3, 3:3, 3:4, PSO 1:4)
Played earlier:
- Caballa – Barceloneta: 4–19
Current Standings
- Barceloneta: 16 – 48
- Sabadell: 17 – 47
- Barcelona: 17 – 40
- Terrassa: 17 – 39
- Mataro: 17 – 25
- Mediterrani: 17 – 22
- Sant Andreu: 16 – 18
- Tenerife: 17 – 17
- Catalunya: 17 – 17
- Caballa: 17 – 10
- Rubi: 17 – 9