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Spanish Media Hail Barcelona's EuroLeague Victory Over Hapoel Tel Aviv

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Spanish media lauded Barcelona's significant EuroLeague win against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Sofia. After trailing in the first half, Barcelona rallied in the third quarter to secure the victory. The win was seen as a major achievement for the team and its new players, with Spanish outlets praising their performance against a strong Hapoel squad.

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Spanish media celebrated Barcelona's prestigious EuroLeague win over Hapoel Tel Aviv in Sofia.
Hapoel Tel Aviv led the first half but collapsed in the third quarter.
Brizuela was highlighted for leading Barcelona's crucial run in the game.
The victory confirmed Barcelona's good form against a potential Final Four contender.

Spanish sports media celebrated Barcelona's significant EuroLeague victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv, which took place in Sofia. Despite Hapoel Tel Aviv controlling the first half, Barcelona surged in the third quarter and ultimately secured a hard-fought win after a dramatic comeback attempt by the Israeli team.

Spanish outlets highlighted the win as a major achievement for Barcelona, particularly for coach Roger Grimau, referring to it as "the first great night of the 'Scoley Ball'." They noted that while Barcelona might not be the top favorite for the EuroLeague title, their strong roster and the team's growing cohesion with eleven new players were evident.

"The Basque Mamba" eliminated Hapoel in Sofia, with Brizuela leading the charge for Barcelona and the team holding off Hapoel's late surge, according to Mundo Deportivo. DAZN's Ivan Basa expressed surprise at Barcelona's ability to defeat a star-studded Hapoel Tel Aviv, praising the team's offensive and defensive performance in a wild fourth quarter, though acknowledging that closing out games still needs improvement.

3cat described the victory as prestigious, emphasizing that Barcelona overcame one of the EuroLeague Final Four contenders in a complex game, confirming their current good form.