Jimbee Cartagena levelled the final by beating Barça 3-2 at the Palau, scoring in the final moments just when extra time seemed imminent. Barça will now need to win at least one of the next two games in Murcia to bring the final back to Barcelona. If either team wins both matches in Cartagena, they will be crowned champions.

Sixteen seconds in

If Tino Pérez had dreamed of a perfect start, this was it. Just 16 seconds in, Matheus broke free and beat Chemi (1-0), instantly igniting the Palau. The early goal set the tone for a balanced, respectful clash, with few chances but high quality.

Pablo Ramírez brace

Barça came close to doubling their lead through Matheus and Adolfo, but Cartagena turned the game around with a quickfire double from Pablo Ramírez: first a sharp turn and finish (1-1), then a dazzling solo effort mere moments later (1-2).

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Pito scorcher

Cartagena pressed on the counter, but Barça responded, and Pito showed his class with a stunning goal a minute before the break (2-2), dodging two defenders and drilling a shot inside the post.

Cortés heartbreak

The second half was evenly matched, with Barça keeper Dídac Plana making several key saves. As the game edged toward extra time, tensions rose. Both sides had penalty claims denied, and just as Barça looked to be holding on, Cortés lashed a belter into the top corner (2-3). Barça pushed forward with Matheus as rush goalie, but couldn’t find an equaliser.

The final now heads to Cartagena with the series tied 1-1.

MATCH STATS

Barça: 2
Jimbee Cartagena: 3

Barça: Dídac, Antonio, Matheus, Touré, Pito, Sergio González, Lozano, Martel, Erick & Adolfo.

Jimbee Cartagena: Chemi, Tomaz, Linhares, Motta, Waltinho, Pablo Ramírez, Mouhoudine, Cortes, Castejón, Ossamanmusa & Mellado.

Goals: 1-0, Matheus (min. 1); 1-1, Pablo (min. 10); 1-2, Pablo (min. 11); 2-2, Pito (min. 19)

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