Grupo Capitol Valladolid edged Club Peixegalego Basket 83-80 in a thrilling Copa del Rey de Baloncesto encounter on September 27, 2026. The road win advances Valladolid to the next round of the Spanish cup, while Peixegalego exits after a valiant effort.

Match Overview

The game was a tense, back-and-forth battle from the opening tip. Peixegalego fed off their home crowd to take a 20-18 lead after the first quarter, but Valladolid responded with a 22-19 second quarter to take a 41-39 halftime lead. The third quarter saw both teams trade baskets, with Valladolid holding a 62-60 advantage heading into the final period. In the fourth, Peixegalego took a 75-74 lead with three minutes remaining, but Valladolid's clutch shooting and defensive stops secured the win.

Key Moments

With 45 seconds left and the score tied at 80-80, Valladolid's point guard drove the lane and dished to a cutting forward for an easy layup, making it 82-80. After a Peixegalego miss, Valladolid grabbed the rebound and hit one of two free throws to extend the lead to three. Peixegalego's last-second three-point attempt rimmed out, sealing the victory for Valladolid.

Standout Performances

• Valladolid's point guard: 20 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds, controlling the game.
• Valladolid's center: 18 points and 10 rebounds, dominating inside.
• Peixegalego's shooting guard: 24 points, including 5 three-pointers.
• Peixegalego's power forward: 16 points and 9 rebounds.

Tactical Story

Valladolid won the game with their half-court execution and timely defense. They shot 48% from the field and committed only 10 turnovers. Peixegalego relied heavily on three-point shooting, making 12 of them, but they struggled inside, shooting just 40% on two-point attempts. Valladolid's ability to score in the paint (42 points) proved to be the difference. Defensively, Valladolid forced Peixegalego into 15 turnovers and limited their second-chance opportunities.

Cup Implications

The win keeps Valladolid's Copa del Rey dreams alive, and they will await the next round draw with confidence. Peixegalego can take pride in pushing a higher-ranked opponent to the limit, but their cup run ends here. Valladolid's balanced attack and composure under pressure make them a dangerous team in the knockout stages.