Barcelona 87 – 90 UCAM Murcia CB
Liga ACB | June 5, 2026
In a stunning upset at the Palau Blaugrana, UCAM Murcia CB edged out Barcelona 90–87, handing the Catalan giants a rare home defeat in the Liga ACB. Murcia’s gritty performance and clutch shooting in the final minutes silenced the home crowd and sent shockwaves through the league.
Match Overview
Barcelona started strong, riding the energy of their home fans to build a 12-point lead in the first quarter. But UCAM Murcia refused to fold, chipping away at the deficit with disciplined defense and timely three-pointers. The game swung in the third quarter when Murcia outscored Barcelona 28–18, turning a six-point halftime deficit into a four-point lead heading into the final period.
Key Moments
- Fourth-quarter drama: With the score tied at 85, Murcia’s guard drained a step-back jumper with 45 seconds left to put the visitors up by two. After a Barcelona turnover, Murcia sank two free throws to seal the win.
- Barcelona’s missed opportunity: The home side had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but a contested three-pointer rimmed out.
Tactical Story
UCAM Murcia’s defensive game plan centered on limiting Barcelona’s pick-and-roll effectiveness and forcing them into tough mid-range shots. Barcelona shot just 5-of-18 from three-point range, well below their season average. Murcia, meanwhile, moved the ball crisply, recording 23 assists compared to Barcelona’s 14. Their ability to attack the paint and then kick out to open shooters kept Barcelona’s defense off balance throughout the second half.
Standout Players
- UCAM Murcia: Their point guard finished with 24 points and 8 assists, including the go-ahead bucket and two critical free throws.
- Barcelona: The center posted a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, but lacked sufficient support from the perimeter.
Season Impact
The loss drops Barcelona to 23–5, still comfortably in second place but now two games behind league leader Real Madrid. UCAM Murcia improves to 17–11, strengthening their hold on a top-six playoff spot. The result also serves as a warning for Barcelona as the playoffs approach – no lead is safe in the ACB.

