The Dreamland Gran Canaria – Valencia match will mark the end of the quarterfinals and determine the composition of the semifinals, either with the host team or with Valencia, which is considered a favorite but has doubts. Valencia’s chances are affected by the absence of one of its key players, Of Larrea, due to injury. However, the team has high hopes for this Cup, with players like Jovic and Montero expected to be available after missing the last game against Barça in the Endesa League.
The Gran Canaria team also has its own challenges, including the curse of the host team, which has not won the Cup in the last 23 years. To overcome this, Gran Canaria must first face Valencia, which has been a strong leader in the Endesa League and has dominated the group stage of the Eurocup competition. The only precedent between the two teams this season was on December 27, when Gran Canaria won 97-94 in the same scenario as the Cup. However, since then, Dreamland has suffered five losses in its last seven games.
Valencia is also experiencing a complicated period in the Endesa League, with three defeats in its last four commitments against Unicaja, Morabanc Andorra, and Barça. This makes the upcoming match a closely contested duel to close the quarterfinals. The game is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 14, at 9:30 pm (Spanish peninsular schedule) at the Gran Canaria Arena.
Previous Encounter
The previous match between the two teams took place on December 27, with Gran Canaria winning 97-94. However, since then, the teams have experienced different fortunes, with Valencia facing challenges in the Endesa League and Gran Canaria struggling with losses. Despite these challenges, both teams are expected to give their best in this crucial quarterfinal match.