Badalona Dracs derail Reds’ perfect season in key Spanish League showdown

The Badalona Dracs (5-1-1) handed the previously undefeated Terrassa Reds (4-1) their first loss of the season with a statement 35-21 victory, avenging an earlier defeat and dramatically improving their playoff positioning in the Spanish Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano.

Early fireworks set the tone
The game opened with a thrilling back-and-forth exchange. Badalona struck first on a rushing touchdown by Jashaun Foster, but Terrassa immediately answered with a spectacular 70-yard touchdown pass from Álex Pacheco to Brandon Polk. The Dracs’ Eloi Soler then delivered a massive momentum swing with a brilliant kickoff return touchdown, though the Reds again responded to end the first quarter trailing just 14-13.

Second quarter explosion proves decisive
The Dracs seized control in the second period with two critical scores. Quarterback Pol Singleton first punched in a rushing touchdown, then connected with receiver Joseph Holmes III just before halftime. This one-two punch gave Badalona a commanding 28-13 lead at the break, creating a margin that ultimately decided the game.

Dracs withstand late rally
The Reds fought back in the fourth quarter, with Pablo Gómez hauling in a Pacheco touchdown pass followed by a successful two-point conversion to cut the deficit to 28-21. However, Holmes III iced the game shortly after with another explosive touchdown run, securing a crucial victory for the Dracs that keeps their playoff hopes alive while handing the Reds their first blemish of the season.