Joventut Badalona will face Valencia Basket on Thursday, February 19, in the 2026 Copa del Rey.
The orange team will try to overcome the curse of the host.
What happened?
Valencia Basket has chained 14 consecutive appearances in the Copa del Rey, but has never won the title as host.
Joventut Badalona is the third most successful team in this competition.
Why is it important for Joventut Badalona?
Joventut Badalona has not lifted a Copa del Rey title since 2008, when it faced Valencia Basket in the quarterfinals.
Ricky Rubio was part of that team.
What comes next?
The matchup will be played at the Roig Arena on February 19.
Valencia Basket beat Penya in the first round 102-90.
| Stat | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Date | February 19 |
| Time | 6:00 PM |
| Place | Roig Arena |
Joventut Badalona will try to knock out the host to reach the semifinals.
Pedro Martínez, López-Arostegui, and Isaac Nogués have a past with the team.
Guillem Vives also knows what it's like to defend the orange jersey.
