The Liga Endesa playoff semifinals are nearly set following a dramatic quarterfinal round that featured a major upset and several dominant performances.
La Laguna Tenerife produced the headline result by eliminating Real Madrid 2-1, becoming the first team in 18 years to knock the Spanish giants out in the opening playoff round.
Barça joined them in the semifinals after defeating UCAM Murcia 2-1 in their quarterfinal series.
Valencia Basket also secured its place in the final four with a comfortable 2-0 sweep of Surne Bilbao.
The remaining semifinal spot will be decided between Kosner Baskonia and Asisa Joventut, whose series remains tied at 1-1.
Quarterfinal Results:
• Real Madrid 1 – 2 La Laguna Tenerife (97-98), (83-118), (95-107)
• Valencia Basket 2 – 0 Surne Bilbao (83-80), (71-88)
• Kosner Baskonia 1 – 1 Asisa Joventut (85-71), (63-82)
• UCAM Murcia 1 – 2 Barça (68-91), (87-90), (76-100)
Semifinals:
• Barça vs. La Laguna Tenerife
• Valencia Basket vs. Kosner Baskonia/Asisa Joventut
Real Madrid are eliminated in the first round for the first time in the last 18 yearshttps://t.co/3KRqMxRdPi
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) June 6, 2026
