VALENCIA, Spain (Interstat) — A pivotal late-season Liga Femenina matchup awaits Wednesday as Valencia hosts Baxi Ferrol with both teams jockeying for playoff positioning.

Valencia (26-11), sitting firmly in the league’s upper tier, enters as the favorite on its home court. The team is coming off a dominant 111-66 road victory over Gran Canaria on April 4, where its offensive firepower was on full display. Center Khaalia Hillsman was efficient in that win, scoring 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds in just 19 minutes. Guard Hind Ben Abdelkader added a team-high 24 points.

The visiting Baxi Ferrol (21-15) looks to build momentum from a 75-67 home win against Girona, also on April 4. Guard Moira Joiner led the way with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists. Joiner has been a consistent performer and will be a key factor if Ferrol is to pull an upset.

History adds intrigue to this contest. In their last meeting on Oct. 4, 2025, Baxi Ferrol earned a 71-65 home victory over Valencia. That result will undoubtedly be on the minds of the Valencia players seeking redemption.

Valencia’s season has been marked by strong performances but occasional stumbles, including a recent 74-71 home loss to Girona on March 22. Baxi Ferrol has shown resilience, bouncing back from a three-game losing streak in late January with a 5-2 record in its last seven domestic league games.

The matchup in the paint between Valencia’s Hillsman and Ferrol’s frontcourt, which includes Dalayah Daniels coming off a 17-point performance, will be critical. Valencia’s depth and home-court advantage present a significant challenge, but Ferrol has proven it can compete with the league’s best.

Tipoff is set for Wednesday night in Valencia.