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The Liga Endesa playoff semifinals are nearly set following a dramatic quarterfinal round that featured a major upset and several dominant performances.

La Laguna Tenerife produced the headline result by eliminating Real Madrid 2-1, becoming the first team in 18 years to knock the Spanish giants out in the opening playoff round.

Barça joined them in the semifinals after defeating UCAM Murcia 2-1 in their quarterfinal series.

Valencia Basket also secured its place in the final four with a comfortable 2-0 sweep of Surne Bilbao.

The remaining semifinal spot will be decided between Kosner Baskonia and Asisa Joventut, whose series remains tied at 1-1.

Quarterfinal Results:

• Real Madrid 1 – 2 La Laguna Tenerife (97-98), (83-118), (95-107)
• Valencia Basket 2 – 0 Surne Bilbao (83-80), (71-88)
• Kosner Baskonia 1 – 1 Asisa Joventut (85-71), (63-82)
• UCAM Murcia 1 – 2 Barça (68-91), (87-90), (76-100)

Semifinals:

• Barça vs. La Laguna Tenerife
• Valencia Basket vs. Kosner Baskonia/Asisa Joventut