Langarita lights up the U19 team at Casablanca Stadium

On Wednesday, Eduardo Lastrada's pavilion in Zaragoza witnessed a major international celebration of youth basketball. And like any great party, there was a very special guest. Among the 1,300 attendees, Aragonese Lucas Langarita stood out, accompanying Casademont Zaragoza, who was the undisputed protagonist of the afternoon. Not only is he the best player in the match (14 points and 15 evaluation points), but for the countless signs of affection he received before, during and after the match. A friendly match, within the framework of the 75th anniversary of the Casablanca Stadium, won by the Spanish U-19 team over Canada (81-75).

No one wants to miss the duel. In the stands of Eduardo Lastrada, there are many well-known faces of Aragonese basketball. At their head is the president of the Aragonese Federation. Jose Miguel SierraBut they were Mariano SorianoDirector General of Sports of the Government of Aragon, Pepe Arcegabasketball legend in aragon, Christina GarciaIn his latest work as a sports advisor to the Zaragoza City Council, Carlos PerojaEndesa league referee… until Leo FrancoThe former Real Zaragoza goalkeeper and lover of this sport appeared at the Casablanca Stadium.

At the foot of the pitch, Porfirio Visac also followed the match closely, Casademont coach Zaragoza, who attended with his assistant coaches Sergio Lamoa and Nacho Juan. Behind them, there are many children who these days participate in the “Summer Academy” organized under the supervision of the Segovian coach.

The meeting poster was long. Both teams responded from the opening jump. Indeed during the show, the name that received the most applause was Lucas Langarita. Such was the level of noise in the pavilion that the young player, pleasantly surprised by the affection he received, smiled sheepishly.

Before the exciting basket exchange begins, it's time for gifts. The players of the two teams exchanged Virgen del Pilar measurementsWhile the Casablanca Stadium presented Lucas Langarita and Gonzalo Rodriguez, the Aragon duo called up with Spain, with a panel of photos from their time at the club, where they both competed in the lower categories. Sierra, on behalf of the US Soccer Federation, presented the national team jersey to the president of the Zaragoza entity, Jorge Sanchez.

He dunks at a high level

beyond the result, The friendly match was a preparation for the coaches for the U-19 World Cup, which begins on June 24. Izan Almansa, who also had 14 points, showed tremendous physicality in the paint, leaving several memorable points. Moreover, the actions of his partner Baba Miller or his opponents, Jordan Dumont or Jahari Williamson, also raised the large audience from their seats. Olivier Rioux, the 2.31 Canadian, hasn't gone unnoticed either.Who entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest teenager on the planet.

In the final half, the visitors reduced the Spanish deficit and turned the score around in the final quarter. but The team led by Danny Merritt did not allow itself to be surprised and ended up winning Which was also the first international basketball match in the history of Casablanca Stadium.