On Friday night (01/03), you played unique moments at the “Palau Blaugrana” for the sake of Ricky Rubio!
After the mental health problem he faced and kept him off the court for many months, the 33-year-old Spanish guard made the decision to return to his “home” and his beloved Barcelona!
Tonight, the seasoned ace made it happen long-awaited debut on his return to the “Blaugrana”, in the home game against Monaco for the 27th matchday of the Euroleague!
As expected, what happened when he first entered the pitch was incredible, with the Barca fans giving him a unique and highly emotional standing ovation, as everyone in the team they waited… 4,644 days the return of a child of their own!
Ricky Rubio is officially back on court with @FCBbasket
standing ovation pic.twitter.com/IVNGUjXxbO
— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) March 1, 2024
Bentornat, Ricky! ?? pic.twitter.com/mCCgigXrDs
— Barca Basket (@FCBbasket) March 1, 2024
More than a sport?? ?? @rickyrubio9 enter the court! pic.twitter.com/m2UHvu2bbF
— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) March 1, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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