Joventut's first defeat comes with pride: Joventut stands up to a Euroleague Valencia

He Badalona Youth suffered this Sunday his first defeat of the season in Endesa Leaguebut he did so leaving a solid image and competitive against one of the rivals most powerful in the championship.

The black-green fell for (102-90) in it Roig Arena before a Valencia Basket level Euroleague that maintains its undefeated statusin a high-paced and highly demanding duel that confirmed the growth of the team led by Dani Miret.

A brave staging before a giant

From the initial jump, the Penya showed that he had not traveled to Valencia to be a mere spectator. With a aggressive defense and a fluid attackhe Joventut managed to keep the pulse of the locals during more than two roomsdemonstrating that his 3-0 start in the competition It wasn't a coincidence.

He exterior success and the choral game They allowed the badaloneses close the first half with real chances of victorychallenging at times the physical power of the 'taronja' team.

During 25 minuteshe catalan team played at a level of Euroleague, competing without complexes against a Valencia that this course has built a template for aspire to everything at the national level and do a great role in European competition.

However, the passing of the minutes ended up weighing and in the final stretch the Pedro Martinez they imposed their longest rotation and his relentless pace.

The pride of a team that continues to grow

Despite the result, in the green-black costume was breathed pride and ambition. “We have lasted 25 minutes at the Euroleague level, we have already been to the dentist,” commented sources close to the green-and-black club, aware that these tests serve to measure the true ceiling of the template.

The balance of the first four days three wins and one loss confirms that the Penya The season has started with a solidity that invites optimism.

Players like Cameron Hunt, Ricky Rubio either Ante Tomic continue to consolidate like pillars of a block where the Collective effort takes precedence over individualities.

The chemistry and the defensive intensity have become signs of identity of a Joventut that despite the setback, continues to demonstrate that he can look you to you to anyone.

A break before the next challenge

The calendar now offers a little respite to those of Miretthat without a weekly working day Basketball Champions League they will have a rest week before returning to action next sunday in it Badalona Olympic Pavilionwhen they will face a key duel against the Lleida with flavor of Copa del Rey aspirations. A special appointment to continue consolidating the project and keep alive the enthusiasm of a fan that has regained faith in its team.

After four days, the 3-1 of the Joventut place it fourth in the classification and is interpreted more as a starting point than as a ceiling. The team has shown that it has talent, character and a clear game idea. If you defeat her in Valencia serves to continue growing, the future looks bright for a Penya that once again excites Badalona.