The Primera FEB regular season concluded on Friday, May 9, 2025, with an electrifying evening of basketball featuring nine matches all starting at 21:00 hours. This final round was packed with drama and uncertainty as teams battled for playoff positions and sought to avoid relegation.
At the top of the standings, Silbö San Pablo Burgos had already secured promotion to the Liga Endesa three matchdays prior, clinching the championship of the former LEB Oro. However, the outcomes of the remaining matches on this night were crucial for several teams vying for playoff positioning and those attempting to stave off relegation.
As the dust settled, it became clear that Naturavia Morón and Amics Castelló would drop to Segunda FEB starting Saturday, May 10, 2025. Meanwhile, Movistar Estudiantes, Real Betis Baloncesto, and Flexicar Fuenlabrada had all secured home-court advantage in the upcoming promotion playoffs, which are set to kick off the following Friday.
Movistar Estudiantes, with a record of 26-7, was in a prime position to finish second in the standings. They needed to win their match against Silbö San Pablo Burgos at the Coliseum to guarantee that spot. If they lost, they could still finish second if both Real Betis and Flexicar Fuenlabrada also lost their respective games.
Flexicar Fuenlabrada, also at 26-7, had a similar scenario. They could clinch second place by defeating Naturavia Morón at the Fernando Martín while hoping for losses from Estudiantes and Betis. Real Betis, with the same record, needed to beat Palencia at the Caldera de Castilla and rely on Estudiantes losing to secure the second seed.
In the playoff race, Monbus Obradoiro, holding a record of 22-11, was set to finish fifth and secure home-court advantage in the playoffs if they could defeat Tizona Burgos. They could also finish fifth if they lost, provided Palencia also lost their match.
The battle for the final playoff spots was heating up. Inveready Gipuzkoa (15-8) was in a strong position to finish eighth if they won against Aircarbooking Ourense at home. They could also finish ninth depending on various outcomes, including the performance of Tizona Burgos.
On the other hand, Tizona Burgos had their own path to playoff contention. If they won against Obradoiro and Gipuzkoa lost, they could snatch the eighth seed.
As for the relegation battle, UEMC Real Valladolid (11-22) faced the grim prospect of dropping to Segunda FEB if they lost by more than two points. Hestia Menorca (10-23) was also in a precarious position, needing to win against their opponent to avoid relegation.
The excitement of the evening was palpable as fans filled arenas across the country, cheering on their teams in a final push for playoff glory or survival. The playoffs promise to be thrilling, with the quarter-finals scheduled to unfold in a best-of-five format.
In a parallel storyline, Leyma Básquet Coruña made headlines with their stunning victory over Barça, winning 93-92 on Thursday, May 8, 2025. This win not only solidified their place in the ACB but also marked them as the second debutant in league history to defeat both Real Madrid and Barcelona in the same regular season. They previously edged out Real Madrid 86-85, showcasing their impressive rise in Spanish basketball.
This remarkable feat places Leyma Básquet Coruña in a select group of teams that have managed to achieve such a double victory in their inaugural season. The first team to achieve this was Murcia in the 1990-91 season, defeating Madrid and Barcelona in critical matches.
Other teams have also accomplished this rare achievement, including CB Granada, CE Lleida Basquetbol, Lucentum Alicante, Basket Zaragoza 2002, and Bilbao Basket. Each of these teams carved their names into the annals of basketball history by overcoming the giants of Spanish basketball during their debut seasons.
As the Primera FEB playoffs approach, the anticipation builds. Silbö San Pablo Burgos is set to find out which team will join them in the Liga Endesa, with the promotion determined among the teams ranked from second to ninth. The quarter-finals will be played in a best-of-five format, while the promotion will culminate in a Final Four.
The quarter-final matchups are as follows: Flexicar Fuenlabrada will face Tizona Burgos, Movistar Estudiantes will take on Inveready Gipuzkoa, Real Betis Baloncesto will meet Odilo FC Cartagena, and Monbus Obradoiro will go against Súper Agropal Palencia. Teams finishing in second and third place will play their matches on Friday and Sunday, while those in fourth and fifth will compete on Thursday and Saturday.
Fans can catch all the playoff action through LaLiga+, with additional coverage available on CanalFEB.tv and Twitch FEB. The excitement of the playoffs promises to deliver unforgettable moments as teams fight for their place in the top tier of Spanish basketball.
