No 11 seconds into the first match had passed and Jose Angel Antelo had to retire.
When the inflammation subsided, the worst news was confirmed: the Achilles tendon was broken.
"From the club we are dismayed by José's injury.
The earliest explorations were brighter than they had been in the end.
On the other hand, we are happy because the operation has gone very well.
We hope he recovers as soon as possible, we should all encourage him to return as soon as possible, as he did with the knee injury, "commented Alejandro Gómez, General Director of UCAM Murcia CB.
Similarly, the university leader has stressed that "we have a subsidiary that has demonstrated in the first two games that has level, which can help.
We have seen the work of the people who make up the Quarry, which has been doing these years and many times is not seen.
We are happy with the players we have so they can help, "he admitted.
Thus, Gomez has recalled that the Antelo "are unforeseen that can occur.
We do not have to be nervous, nor does it have to be a priority to sign on.
The team has plenty of players to meet the challenges, and we're going to see the market.
We have multi-player players, "he admitted.
The UCAM Murcia CB will play two matches this weekend.
The first, on Saturday 9, against ICL Manresa, at 19.00.
The second will be against Divina Seguros Joventut, on Sunday 10, at 18.00 hours.
Source: UCAM Murcia CB