This weekend sees the semi finals of the year ending Masters Kutxa manomanista tournament, which invoves four of the top players from the last twelve months, two from each empresa. Aspe held a play-off last week, in which Aitor Zubieta beat Sebastien Gonzalez, so the Pairs champion takes his place in tomorrow’s semi final at Labrit against Oinatz Bengoetxea. This first semi will not be shown on ETB Sat, but you can follow live updates here. On Sunday, newly crowned Cuatro y Medio king Juan Martinez de Irujo plays Patxi Ruiz, who along with his regular partner Bengoetxea, had a stellar run in the summer festivals. Sunday also sees multiple Pairs champion Fernando Goñi’s last match for Aspe.

Friday 17th December, Zarautz

22:25 (CET) CABRERIZO II – LARRINAGA v ONGAY – MERINO

Followed by TITIN III – MERINO II v ARITZ LASA – LASKURAIN

Sunday 19th December, Eibar

17:00 (CET) RETEGI BI – GONI III v APEZETXEA – BEROIZ

Followed by MARTINEZ DE IRUJO v PATXI RUIZ Masters Kutxa Semi Final

To watch, go to https://www.eitb.eus/television/etb-sat/en-directo/