Catalan Derby Sunday in ACB: Girona visits Lleida and Barça hosts Manresa

A double header of Catalan basketball as teams face off before the mid-season break for the Copa del Rey.

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The ACB League features two major Catalan derbies this Sunday: Bàsquet Girona travels to Lleida for a midday clash, while Barça faces Baxi Manresa at the Palau Blaugrana in the afternoon.

At 12:00 PM, Hiopos Lleida will host Bàsquet Girona at the Barris Nord arena. The home side is looking to regain their strength in front of their fans after recent losses. Girona, despite missing Juan Fernández due to injury, arrives with confidence following strong performances in their latest away games.
The 5:00 PM game at the Palau Blaugrana is defined by numerous absences. Barça is struggling with injuries to key players like Satoransky and Vesely. Similarly, Baxi Manresa coach Diego Ocampo confirmed the absence of Obasohan for the match against the Euroleague giants.

"It is a luxury to play at Barris Nord, but it is also a pressure that must be positive because we want to do well in front of our people."

Gerard Encuentra · Hiopos Lleida Coach
This Sunday marks the final round of ACB action before a fifteen-day hiatus for the Copa del Rey in Valencia and the FIBA international break.