Zaragoza is set to host a rematch of last year’s Copa del Rey final as CV Guaguas prepares to face Conectabalear CV Manacor on Saturday, February 21, 2026, but this time the stakes are three league points rather than a cup title. The match, a key fixture on the final day of league play before the Copa del Rey tournament, will see the league-leading Guaguas attempt to extend their advantage, while Manacor aims to solidify their position in the top three.
CV Guaguas, fresh off a victory in the Champions League round of 16 in Prague, enters the match with momentum, but coach Sergio Miguel Camarero acknowledges the potential for fatigue. Manacor, meanwhile, will be looking to leverage their strong home record, having only suffered defeats at the Poliesportiu Miquel Àngel Nadal against CV Melilla and UC3M Voleibol Leganés this season. Alexis González, Manacor’s coach, has downplayed the significance of facing the league leaders, emphasizing a consistent approach to every match.
The February 23, 2025, Copa del Rey final saw CV Guaguas defeat Conectabalear CV Manacor 3-1 (15-25, 18-25, 25-23, 23-25), claiming the title for the second consecutive year. Wallyson Bezerra was named tournament MVP, finishing the final with 28 points. This victory marked the first time in over a decade a team had successfully defended their Copa del Rey championship, a feat last achieved by Club Voleibol Teruel in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Elsewhere in the league, UC3M Voleibol Leganés will host Pamesa Teruel in a crucial match with playoff implications. Teruel aims to disrupt Leganés’s recent surge, relying on the offensive prowess of Adrian Vanco and Gaby del Carmen. Grupo Herce Soria will welcome Bus Leader San Roque, hoping to secure a win before the Copa del Rey, while Instercap Asisa Tarragona SPSP faces a challenging match against Cisneros La Laguna, with their mathematical hopes of avoiding relegation hanging in the balance.
Unicaja Costa de Almería will host CV Melilla, a match carrying a bittersweet tone for the Almería team, who will not participate in this year’s Copa del Rey after 35 consecutive years of participation. The November match between the two teams proved pivotal for Melilla, coinciding with a coaching change. A Valencian derby between Conqueridor Valencia and Servigroup Playas de Benidorm will open the day, with both teams seeking a victory before the Copa del Rey break.
Sergio Camarero has a record of winning all nine national competition finals he has contested since returning in 2020, a streak that could have been extended to include the 2023 Copa Ibérica, which featured teams from both Spain and Portugal.
