Cisneros La Laguna Opens Superliga Playoff Series Against Manacor

Cisneros La Laguna kicks off its Men’s Superliga quarter-final playoff series this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Juan Ríos Tejera pavilion. After a historic fifth-place finish in the regular season, the Tenerife team faces a tough challenge against Manacor, the fourth-place finishers and reigning King’s Cup champions. The series is a best-of-three, with Manacor holding home-court advantage.

Under coach Miguel Rivera, the team has shown impressive consistency, particularly since their strong performance in the King’s Cup, where they proved they could hold their own against the league’s top clubs. Club representatives credit this success to a deep roster, which has allowed Rivera to rotate players effectively during the season’s most demanding stretches.

A key contributor to this success has been Cuban receiver Víctor Andreu. Despite joining the team late, Andreu has successfully adapted his game to the Spanish league. Drawing on his experience in leagues across Europe and Asia, he has refined his technique to match the faster, more analytical style of European volleyball.

Looking ahead to the series, the coaching staff believes the outcome will hinge on tactical execution—specifically, how well Cisneros handles Manacor’s powerful serve. While Manacor is favored due to their home-court advantage, the Tenerife squad is heading into the series with confidence. They are aiming to put pressure on their opponents by securing a win in the opening match.

For Cisneros, this playoff run is the result of three years of steady growth. With a mature, experienced squad and a clear goal of reaching the semifinals, the team is ready to compete without limits, relying on their collective strength to push for a spot in the next round.