Guadalajara’s women’s basketball team has secured its first RibéSalat Cup title, defeating five-time league champions CB Alqazeres in a historic win.
Jesús Flores (5/2/2026) | Despite a somewhat inconsistent league season, the Guadalajara team is proving unstoppable in tournament play, having already claimed the JCCM 2025 Trophy in October. The team’s recent success raises the question: can they maintain this momentum and contend for the league championship?
Here’s a look at the reaction to the title achieved this weekend by Soledad Merino and her team:
First of all, I would like to thank you for the award, this award belongs to my entire team and my coaching staff.
We are very happy to have won the cup and we want to continue working day by day to continue improving and be able to achieve more victories.
Thanks to the Guadalajara city council for helping us this weekend so that we never forget it, thanks to our sponsor Ferial Plaza for always being with us and helping us continue to grow and THANK YOU to that hobby and to the purple tide for being one more. You always make us happy💪🏀💪
A remarkable season continues for the Guadalajara team as they add another trophy to their collection.
A Second Title for a Rising Team
- Guadalajara won the RibéSalat Cup, their first title in the competition.
- The victory came against CB Alqazeres, a team with five league championships.
- The team previously won the JCCM 2025 Trophy in October.
- Despite league inconsistencies, Guadalajara excels in tournament play.
The Guadalajara women’s basketball team is experiencing a surge of success, adding the RibéSalat Cup to their trophy case this past weekend. This victory marks the first time the team has won the RibéSalat Cup, and they achieved it by defeating CB Alqazeres, a formidable opponent with five league championships under their belt.
Merino’s Message of Gratitude
Following the win, coach Soledad Merino expressed her gratitude, stating, “First of all, I would like to thank you for the award, this award belongs to my entire team and my coaching staff. We are very happy to have won the cup and we want to continue working day by day to continue improving and be able to achieve more victories.” Merino also extended thanks to the Guadalajara city council, sponsor Ferial Plaza, and the team’s dedicated fans, affectionately known as the “purple tide.”
The team’s success isn’t limited to the RibéSalat Cup. They also secured the JCCM 2025 Trophy in October, marking the first time the club has won that competition. While the league season has presented some challenges, the team’s performance in tournaments demonstrates their potential and resilience. The road ahead remains challenging, as they strive to finish among the top four teams to compete for the final league title.
