Spain Loses Closely to France Despite Strong Performance, Ending 67-75
Spain Falls to France in EuroBasket Preparatory Match
The Spanish basketball team suffered a defeat in their recent preparatory match for EuroBasket 2025, losing to France with a final score of Spain 67 - 75 France. The match, held on August 14, 2025, in Badalona, saw France take an early lead and maintain it throughout the game despite Spain's efforts to close the gap.
Key Moments and Player Performances
France's victory was largely due to the contributions of their NBA players. Guerschon Yabusele scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, Jaylen Hoard tallied 13 points and 3 rebounds, and Zaccharie Risacher added 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Spain, playing without their main star, Santi Aldama, due to injury, struggled to keep up. Willy Hernangomez stood out for Spain with 15 points and 5 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the French team.
Upcoming Rematch
The two teams will meet again in Paris for a second preparatory game before the tournament begins. While specific broadcast details were not available, these high-profile games are typically available via basketball streaming platforms, sports networks covering EuroBasket, or official FIBA broadcasts. Checking FIBA’s official EuroBasket website or major sports broadcasters close to the date would provide the specific channels and streaming links.
Key Moments in the Match
The game started with France taking an early lead with a three-pointer from Strazel. Spain responded with a dunk by Willy Hernangomez to their first basket. France scored two baskets to go eight points ahead again in the third quarter, but Spain's Olympic of Badalona started to press to encourage Spain. Joel Parra scored a three-pointer at the start of the third quarter, and Lopez-Arostegui scored the first basket in the fourth quarter to keep the comeback hopes alive.
Spain's Juancho Hernangomez led the Spanish attack in the fourth quarter. The score was very favorable for Spain three minutes into the third quarter, but France scored two baskets to go eight points ahead again. Pradilla hung from the rim with rage in the third quarter, and Santi Yusta performed an alley-oop to Yankuba Sima for Spain in the second quarter.
Spain's Previous Win
It's worth noting that Spain won convincingly against the Czech Republic in their previous match. Spain and France have a history of five wins for Spain in their last ten meetings, three of which were official matches and two were friendlies. France is positioned higher than Spain in the current ranking.
The rematch between Spain and France will take place in Paris on August 16, 2025. While the broadcast details are yet to be confirmed, it is expected to be available on various platforms. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated match.
