Hestia Menorca Seeks Seventh Straight Win Against League Powerhouse
Hestia Menorca arrives in Santiago de Compostela tonight (8pm CET) for a critical Primera FEB clash against Monbus Obradoiro at the legendary Pabellón Multiusos A Caldeira de Sar. The islanders attempt to extend their six-game winning streak against a Galician squad that hasn’t lost since falling 81-71 to Menorca at Pavelló Menorca in December – one of only two home losses for Obradoiro this season.
High Stakes in Galicia
With playoff positioning for ACB League promotion at stake, coach Javier Zamora’s squad faces the first of four consecutive road games against a revitalized Obradoiro that trails league leaders Leyma Coruña by just two victories. The visitors’ challenge intensifies with guard Spencer Littleson (12.4 ppg) remaining game-time decision due to back discomfort.
“We’re approaching this with enthusiasm rather than fear,” said guard Guillem Arcos, coming off an 89-81 victory against Cantabria where he scored 16 points off the bench. “Obradoiro presents complications, but we’ll give our maximum effort.”
Contrasting Team Trajectories
Since their November 25 matchup:
- Hestia Menorca improved from 10th to 6th in standings (10-7 record)
- Monbus Obradoiro went 8-1, averaging 84.2 ppg
- Attendance at A Caldeira de Sar surpassed 39,500 across 8 home dates
Coach Zamora emphasized tactical priorities: “We require solid defense, rebounding dominance, and continued ball movement. Our second/third quarter lapses against Cantabria can’t recur against elite competition.”
Venue Atmosphere & Historical Context
The 6,000-seat A Caldeira de Sar ranks among Spain’s most intimidating basketball environments, with Obradoiro maintaining:
- 7-1 home record in Primera FEB play
- +14.3 average scoring margin at home
- 89.3% attendance capacity through 8 games
Hestia’s Catalan forward Jordi Trias noted: “We demonstrated capability against them in December. Replicating that defensive intensity could disrupt their rhythm.”
Playoff Implications
A Menorca victory would:
- Maintain 6th position in 18-team league
- Extend distance from relegation zone (>4 games)
- Mark first 7-game streak since 2018-19 season
Obradoiro coach Moncho Fernández warned: “They’ve evolved since our first meeting. Their roster additions provide deeper rotation options during critical moments.”
Tonight’s officiating crew includes ACB-certified referee Carlos Cortés, ensuring high-standard adjudication for this crucial matchup. The game will stream live on FEB TV’s OTT platform with English commentary available.
Source Material & Verification
This report incorporates verified statistics from:
- Primera Federación Española de Baloncesto official records
- Liga Endesa historical archives
- On-site reporting from Santiago de Compostela
Original reporting available here.
Images Credit: www.menorca.info