Reus Deportiu falls in the Play-Off quarterfinals after an intense series
May 26, 2026 will be marked in the memory of Reus Deportiu fans. After a very contested series, the club was eliminated in the Play-Off quarterfinals, but not without leaving a mark of dignity and pride.
Jordi Garcia, the team coach, clearly expressed his feelings after the match: "We have been superior throughout the entire series. In the 1-8, the 2-0, and the 3-3 today. With everything that has happened, today I can say that I am proud to be from Reus."
The series and the penalty shootout decision
The development of the matches
Reus Deportiu Brasilia won two matches in the series and drew another in the third game, which was played at Ortoll. This last match ended with a score of 3-3, but the qualification was decided in the penalty shootout.
‘𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏-𝟖, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐-𝟎, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑-𝟑 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. With everything that has happened, today I can say that I am proud to be from Reus’
— Reus Deportiu (@ReusDeportiu) May 26, 2026
🎙️ Jordi Garcia#ForçaReus pic.twitter.com/Q1s8Tb08cb
The outcome in the Play-Off quarterfinals
Despite the effort and superiority shown at various moments, the team was eliminated in the Play-Off quarterfinals. Hockey, as the club said, "is unfair to a Reus D. Brasilia that, after winning two matches of the series and drawing another today at Ortoll (decided on penalties), falls eliminated".
The values and dignity of Reus Deportiu
A story of values
The club has emphasized the dignity and values that define its trajectory. In the words of Reus Deportiu, "This is what this sport is about. This is what our history is about. And this is what our values are about".
The promise to return
Despite the defeat, the message is clear and firm: "We will not say the obvious that we will come back. Because it is evident that we will". This conviction is a driving force for the team and its supporters.
The pride of being from Reus
Recognition of the team
The club has proudly stated that, despite the unfairness of the result, they feel "proud to be from Reus". This feeling is reinforced after a series in which they demonstrated their superiority in several matches.
The support of the fans
The support of the followers has been key throughout the season and especially in this series. The bond between the team and fans remains intact, with the promise to return stronger at the next opportunity.
The reality is that Reus Deportiu has made it clear that their story does not end here. Dignity, values, and pride are their greatest legacy, and the path to triumph again is already marked.
