The Badminton Rinconada club from Seville is set to face one of the most significant challenges in its recent history this Saturday. After more than three decades competing in the top category of Spanish badminton, the Seville entity is playing for its permanence in the Liga TOP10 Iberdrola in a do-or-die encounter against CB Alicante.
The situation is critical for a team accustomed to glory, with 12 League titles in its record. In an unexpected turn, Rinconada has gone from fighting for the championship semifinals to being embroiled in a battle to avoid relegation, a reality that generates significant tension within the club and in the town of La Rinconada.
The match will take place this Saturday at 5:00 PM at the Alicante High Performance Center. Their opponent, CB Alicante, is another historic name in national badminton, with seven league championships. This clash between two clubs with such a rich tradition ensures that one of them will leave the elite, highlighting the harshness of the playoff format.
“"Can a club that has won 12 league titles and as many finals in the last 30 years representing La Rinconada and Seville be questioned?"
The sports director of Badminton Rinconada, Antonio Molina, has expressed his concern about the lack of economic and institutional support, which has made it difficult to assemble competitive squads throughout the season. Despite the adversities and playing away from home, Molina remains optimistic, rating the playoff as 50-50 and trusting in his team's ability to perform under maximum pressure.
The playoff will be decided in a best-of-seven series, where the first team to reach four points will secure victory. The match can be followed live on Badminton Spain's YouTube channel, where the future of a historic project and Seville's continuity at the forefront of national badminton will be decided.
