The quarterfinals of the Ginos League are here, and if the first two rounds are any indication, this postseason will be defined by unpredictability. Teams that defied expectations in the round of 16—upsetting higher-seeded rivals and breaking the home court factor—return for a second act, while others arrive with momentum after thrilling playoff series. The suspense will stretch across two, perhaps three weekends, as the league’s top teams collide in a mix of rematches and new rivalries, all vying for a spot in the semifinals.
The Ginos League has become a masterclass in how basketball thrives on chaos. In the men’s Gold League, CB Coslada and Baloncesto Alcalá—both known for their stingy defenses—embody that spirit. Coslada, the Odd group’s dominant force (17-5), allowed just 66.8 points per game, the best in its group, while Alcalá, finishing fourth in the Par group (14-8), boasts the second-best defense in the entire league at 64.5 points conceded. Their playoff paths were anything but smooth: Coslada needed a third game to dispatch its opponent, while Alcalá’s thriller against CB Getafe in the tiebreaker showcased the league’s penchant for drama.
Meanwhile, the women’s league is just as compelling. Liceo Francés, the Odd group’s champion and the only team in the league without a loss since January, arrives as the favorite. The team’s 11-game winning streak—since a narrow defeat on matchday 13—has fans buzzing, but Saltium Alcorcón Basket, which overcame Baloncesto Alcalá in a hard-fought 2-1 series, is no pushover. The clash between these two teams on Sunday will be a test of endurance and strategy, with the winner likely setting the tone for the rest of the postseason.
Men’s Gold League Quarterfinals: A Clash of Defenses and Underdog Stories
The quarterfinals kick off Sunday with four high-stakes matchups in the men’s Gold League. CB Coslada and Baloncesto Alcalá open the action at 12:45 p.m. At El PlantÃo, with the second leg scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m. In El Juncal. A possible tiebreaker looms on Sunday, March 24, adding another layer of tension. Both teams have shown in the playoffs that they don’t shy away from pressure, making this a duel of nerves as much as skill.
Basket Hoyo Manzanares and Saltium Alcorcón Basket, who split victories during the regular season (88-83 in Alcorcón, 83-72 in Hoyo de Manzanares), meet next at 1:00 p.m. At The Eras. Hoyo, the Par group’s champion, will look to build on its 2-0 playoff sweep of Automatic Club Baloncesto Alcorcón, while Alcorcón’s upset of Colmenar Viejo A in a 1-2 series has the underdog mentality firing on all cylinders. The return leg is set for Sunday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. At The Canaleja.
Two more battles await: Paipai Pureza de MarÃa Restaurant and Baloncesto Rivas Sureste A, both of whom broke the home court factor in their round of 16 matchups, will meet at 1:30 p.m. At Souvenir School. Paipai, finishing sixth in the Odd group (12-10), stunned Alameda de Osuna in a two-game playoff series, while Rivas, seventh in the Par group (12-10), dominated Parla Basquet in the second game of their tie. The return leg is scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. At Southeast Park.
Finally, Veritas Pozuelo and Cesur OlÃmpico District, both of whom cruised to the quarterfinals with 2-0 sweeps, will face off at 7:00 p.m. At Veritas Institute. Veritas, third in the Odd group (13-9), dispatched Liceo Francés in the round of 16, while Distrito, seventh (11-11), shocked Virgen de Atocha in a two-game series. The return leg is set for Sunday, March 17 at 8:30 p.m. At San Blas Sports Center, with a possible tiebreaker on Sunday, March 10.
Women’s League: Streaks and Comebacks Define the Stage
The women’s league quarterfinals promise their own share of fireworks. Liceo Francés, the Odd group’s champion and the league’s most consistent team, opens its campaign against Saltium Alcorcón Basket at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday at IDEO School. The return leg is scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. At CEIP Santo Domingo, with a possible tiebreaker on Sunday, March 24. Liceo’s 11-game winning streak and Alcorcón’s gritty 2-1 playoff series against Baloncesto Alcalá set the stage for a high-octane showdown.
Colmenar Viejo, the Par group’s champion, will face CB Pozuelo, a team that defeated the league’s top side in February. The first leg is set for 11:30 a.m. On Sunday at Juan Antonio Samaranch, with the return leg scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 8:30 p.m. At Francisco de Vitoria University. Colmenar Viejo’s 19-3 record in the regular phase makes them the favorites, but Pozuelo’s ability to upset the league’s elite could make this a wide-open contest.
Two more school rivalries round out the women’s quarterfinals. Estudio and Corazonistas, who split victories in the regular season, will meet at 6:00 p.m. On Sunday at Paco Hernández. Estudio, second in the Odd group (17-5), will look to build on its 2-0 playoff sweep of CB Las Rozas, while Corazonistas, who broke the home court factor against Menesiano, will seek redemption after a tough regular season finish.
Finally, Zona Press A Basketball Club and Alameda de Osuna School, both top-three teams in their respective groups, will clash at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday at Dehesa Boyal. Zona Press, the Even group’s runner-up, will look to continue its momentum after a 2-0 playoff sweep, while Alameda, third in the Odd group, will seek to avenge its tough round of 16 series against ESSAE CB Getafe.
Men’s Silver League: Underdogs and Upstarts
The Men’s Silver League quarterfinals feature their own share of storylines. ADC Boadilla, the Odd group’s champion, will face Carabanchel District, a team that finished fifth in the regular phase but has shown playoff resilience. The first leg is set for 5:30 p.m. On Sunday at King Felipe VI, with the return leg scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. At Francisco Fernández Ochoa.
Egido Pintobasket Group and Ricopia Funbal Alcalá CBJA, both of whom eliminated higher-seeded teams in the round of 16, will meet at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday at Princes of Asturias. Pintobasket, fifth in the Even group, will look to build on its 2-0 playoff sweep, while Ricopia, eighth in the Odd group, shocked the league’s champion in a hard-fought series.
The Lions of El Escorial, second in the Odd group, will seek revenge against CDV, a team that finished sixth in the regular phase but broke the home court factor in its round of 16 matchup. The first leg is set for 12:30 p.m. On Sunday at Navaarmado, with the return leg scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m. At Palomeras.
Finally, Villalba Circe Fisioterapia, second in the Even group, will face San Ignacio Torrelodones, third in the Odd group. Both teams have shown playoff prowess, with Villalba eliminating Olympic 64 and San Ignacio defeating CB Pozuelo in their respective round of 16 series. The first leg is set for 5:45 p.m. On Sunday at Enrique Blas, with the return leg scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. At MarÃa de Villota.
The Road Ahead: Two or Three Weekends of Suspense
With the quarterfinals set to unfold over the next two weekends—and possibly a third, depending on the outcomes—fans can expect a mix of high-scoring shootouts and defensive battles. The Ginos League has become known for its ability to produce upsets and thrillers, and these matchups are no exception. Whether it’s the clash of defenses in the Gold League, the women’s league’s undefeated streak on the line, or the Silver League’s underdog stories, every game promises to be a test of skill, strategy, and resilience.
For those looking to follow along, all match schedules, results, and statistics are available through the official league app, HobbyFBM. The next confirmed checkpoint is the semifinals, with the winners advancing to the league’s final four. Until then, the court is the stage, and the Ginos League’s unpredictable story continues.
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