San Pablo Burgos produced one of the more convincing road performances of the early Liga ACB slate, defeating La Bruixa d’Or Manresa 99-81 on October 25, 2026. Burgos controlled the game for long stretches, built a double-digit halftime lead, and never allowed Manresa to mount a serious second-half comeback.

Game overview

The visitors set the tone early, leading 25-20 after the first quarter and pushing the margin to 49-39 at halftime. Manresa briefly threatened in the third, but Burgos answered every run with timely three-point shooting and strong work on the defensive glass. A 27-20 fourth quarter put the result beyond doubt.

• First quarter: San Pablo Burgos 25, Manresa 20
• Second quarter: San Pablo Burgos 24, Manresa 19
• Third quarter: San Pablo Burgos 23, Manresa 22
• Fourth quarter: San Pablo Burgos 27, Manresa 20
• Final: San Pablo Burgos 99, Manresa 81

Key moments

Burgos broke the game open with a 12-0 run late in the second quarter, turning a narrow lead into a comfortable cushion. Manresa tried to respond after halftime with a more aggressive pick-and-roll attack, but Burgos’s switching defense disrupted rhythm and forced several contested jumpers.

The decisive blow came early in the fourth. Leading 72-61, Burgos opened the period with a 9-0 surge, capped by a corner three and a fast-break layup. Manresa called timeout, but the home side could not string together enough stops to make the game close again.

Tactical story

Burgos won this game with efficiency from beyond the arc and superior rebounding. The visitors shot 13-of-30 from three-point range and controlled the defensive boards, limiting Manresa’s second-chance opportunities. Offensively, Burgos moved the ball well and repeatedly found open shooters against Manresa’s help defense.

Manresa’s offense was too reliant on individual creation. The home side shot just 7-of-25 from deep and committed 15 turnovers, many of them under pressure in the half court. When Manresa did break the pressure, Burgos recovered well enough to contest shots at the rim.

Standout performers

Gonzalo Corbalán led Burgos with 22 points, while Maksim Salash added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Luke Fischer contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds inside. Manresa was paced by Dani Pérez with 16 points and 8 assists, and Musa Sagnia added 14 points.

What the result means

The road win strengthens Burgos’s position in the Liga ACB standings and gives the team a valuable confidence boost away from home. For Manresa, the loss highlights areas to address: perimeter shooting, ball security, and defensive rebounding. In a league where home results are precious, Burgos’s ability to dictate tempo in Manresa’s gym stands out as a significant early-season statement.