Helvetia Anaitasuna faced a formidable opponent in Barça, who continued their perfect record with ten consecutive wins at the iconic ‘Cathedral’. The Navarrans initially held their ground, managing to keep the score close for just a few fleeting minutes. However, with standout performances by Richardson and Makuc, the Catalans quickly established a commanding five-goal lead by the 22-minute mark, demonstrating their dominance and looking poised to maintain control over the match.
Yet, moments of uncertainty crept in as the home side briefly allowed Helvetia Anaitasuna to shrink their deficit to just three goals. Despite the pressure, Carlos Ortega’s resilient squad remained unfazed, quickly escalating their intensity and extending their advantage to nine goals in the blink of an eye, ultimately cruising towards another effortless victory.
Looking ahead, the team shifts their focus to the Champions League with a significant clash scheduled for Wednesday at 8.45pm CET, where they will take on the formidable Magdeburg.
MATCH STATS
Helvetia Anaitasuna, 31
Barça, 38
Helvetia Anaitasuna: Cancio (-), Moreno (3), Goñi (6), Redondo (1), Itoiz (1), Albizu (4), Kisselev (-), Santamaría (-), Ganuza (1), Aitor García (8), Xavier González (1), Adrián Ortiz (2), Castro (1), Elustondo (-), Marco Moreno (3) i Zungri (-)
Barça: P. De Vargas (-), Richardson (7), Janc (4), Bazán (1), Rodríguez (6), Palomino (1), Ariño (2), Nielsen (-), Jan Blas (-), N’Guessan (4), Petrus (-), Martín Duque (1), Makuc (6), Ortega (2), Frade (3) & Cikusa (1)
Periods: 4-5; 7-8; 9-11; 11-14; 12-16; 16-19 // 20-23; 21-28; 24-32; 27-33; 28-36; 31-38
Referees: José Manuel Iniesta & Alberto García
**Interview with Sports Analyst Javier Pérez on the Recent Match Between Helvetia Anaitasuna and FC Barcelona**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Javier, to discuss the recent match where Helvetia Anaitasuna faced FC Barcelona and the implications of Barcelona’s continued winning streak.
**Javier Pérez:** Thank you for having me. It was quite an intense match!
**Editor:** Barcelona secured a comfortable victory with a score of 31-38, marking their tenth consecutive win. How do you assess their performance in this match?
**Javier Pérez:** Barcelona demonstrated why they are one of the top teams in the league. Their ability to adapt and push through the initial resistance from Anaitasuna was impressive. They controlled the pace of the game, especially in the second half when they started to pull away significantly.
**Editor:** In the early minutes of the match, Anaitasuna managed to stay competitive. What do you think contributed to their initial strong performance?
**Javier Pérez:** Anaitasuna started strong, leveraging their home advantage at the ‘Cathedral.’ They came out with energy and determination, which allowed them to stay close on the scoreboard initially. It is also worth noting that they had some effective plays, and the support from their fans undoubtedly provided a boost.
**Editor:** The match featured standout performances from players like Richardson and Mak. Can you elaborate on their impact during the game?
**Javier Pérez:** Absolutely. Richardson’s ability to score crucial goals at critical moments helped maintain the rhythm for Barcelona. His experience shone through as he controlled the offensive play. Similarly, Mak contributed significantly with both scoring and defensive actions, which are vital in tough matches like this. Their synergy on the court played a key role in securing Barcelona’s lead.
**Editor:** Looking forward, what does this match mean for both teams as the season progresses?
**Javier Pérez:** For Barcelona, this victory strengthens their position at the top of the league and boosts their morale as they aim for the championship. On the other hand, Helvetia Anaitasuna can take pride in their effort and use this experience as motivation. If they can refine their strategy and build upon their strengths, they have the potential to improve in future matches.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Javier. It will be interesting to see how both teams adapt and perform in the coming weeks.
**Javier Pérez:** Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season unfolds.
