The men's División de Honor water polo league in Barcelona has reached its critical play-off stage. Following the regular season, teams will now compete for the league title, a spot in European competitions next season, or to avoid relegation. Five Barcelona-based teams are involved in these crucial end-of-season matches, according to Betevé.
Atlètic-Barceloneta and Barcelona Vie for Title
Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta and Club Natació Barcelona are among the four teams that have qualified for the play-off to win the División de Honor men's water polo title. The top four teams from the regular season advance to these knockout rounds. The semi-final fixtures for the title play-off are set.
Sant Andreu Aims for European Spot
Teams finishing between fifth and eighth in the regular season will compete for the final place in European competition. This group includes three Catalan teams: Sant Andreu, Mataró, and Rubí, alongside Tenerife Echeyde from the Canary Islands. The semi-final pairings for this European qualification round have been announced.
Catalunya and Mediterrani Fight to Avoid Relegation
The bottom four teams from the regular season of the men's División de Honor are battling to avoid relegation to the Primera Nacional. This group includes two Barcelona teams: CE Mediterrani and CN Catalunya, along with Encinas Boadilla from Madrid and Caballa de Ceuta. Due to their tenth and eleventh place finishes, respectively, the teams from Sants and Gràcia will face each other in a Barcelona derby semi-final, with the loser dropping out of the top flight.
