Preview: Almeda Looks to Continue Momentum Against Ciudad de Mostoles in LF Clash

MOSTOLES, Spain (Interstat) — A struggling Almeda squad riding a rare winning streak visits a Ciudad de Mostoles team seeking to steady itself when the two meet in a Spain LF women’s professional basketball matchup on Saturday.

The game tips off at Mostoles in Mostoles, Spain.

Almeda (7-17 overall) enters with modest momentum, having won two of its last three games, including a 50-42 victory over Plasencia on April 11. Prior to that, it snapped a five-game losing skid with a road win at Edbaser on March 28. The team remains near the bottom of the standings but has shown recent signs of life, particularly on defense, holding its last two opponents to an average of 48 points.

A key to that resurgence has been forward Nuria Bernal. In the win over Plasencia, Bernal posted a strong double-double with 8 points and 11 rebounds in 24 minutes. She will be central to Almeda’s efforts to control the paint and glass.

Ciudad de Mostoles (13-12) looks to rebound from a disappointing 73-51 road loss to Segle XXI on April 11. That defeat halted a two-game winning streak for a team that has been inconsistent but maintains a winning record. Its home form has been a strength, with decisive victories over GMASB and Spar Gran Canaria 2nd in recent weeks.

The home side will rely on the scoring punch of guard Paula Gonzalez. She poured in 19 points in the loss to Segle XXI and had 18 points in just 18 minutes in the March 28 win over GMASB. Her ability to create offense will be critical against Almeda’s improving defense.

The season’s earlier meeting provides a blueprint for an Almeda upset. On Jan. 10, Almeda secured a 67-63 home victory over Ciudad de Mostoles. Replicating that result on the road will be a taller order.

For Almeda, support for Bernal will need to come from Mar Coll Vinent and Laura Tierno, who combined for 23 points in the last outing. For Ciudad de Mostoles, balancing Gonzalez’s scoring with contributions from Marta Gamez and Nuria Gomez will be the aim as it seeks to protect its home court and solidify its position in the league table.