Handball Returns in Glory: Quijote Arena Packed for Barça’s Visit
The new chapter of the Spanish handball history is written with the new episode of the biggest derby of the first decade of the Century.
Barça did what it usually does — win — but BM Caserío Ciudad Real put up a proud fight. In a festive atmosphere at a sold-out Quijote Arena with 5,567 spectators, a record attendance for the Nexus Energía ASOBAL League 2025/26, the home side battled fiercely against the reigning champions, reviving memories of the legendary BM Ciudad Real days 15 years ago.
Final score:
BM Caserío Ciudad Real 27 – 37 Barça
(13-17 HT)
Caserío Ciudad Real: Giovagnola (P), Moreno 3 (1 pen), Lumbreras 1, Sergio López 3, Omar Sherif 1, Javi Domingo 4, Casares; also Álvaro Morales (PS), Mendive, Á. Pérez 4 (1 pen), David Fernández 3, Romanillos, Víctor Morales 1, Palomeque 1, Juan Gull 2, Torres 4 (3 pen).
Barça: Hallgrímsson (P), Dani Fernández 7 (4 pen), Djordje Cikusa, Sola 3, Macuk 7, Seig Eldaraay 1, Fàbregas 3; also Šarić (PS), Bazán 1, Carlsbogård 5, Dika Mem 4, M’Guessan, Aleix Gómez, Grau, Ortega 3, Petar Cikusa 3.
J. Jurado
