The BCL Asia playoff pairings are now set, with reigning PBA Philippine Cup champion Meralco Bolts set to take on Mongolia's Broncos.
The Meralco Bolts are through to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia, where they’ll take on Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos on June 11 (PH time) at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
The Bolts punched their ticket to the knockout stage with a statement win over Japan B.LEAGUE champions Utsunomiya Brex in Group B—an early highlight in their first-ever BCL Asia campaign.
Despite limited time to build chemistry, Meralco’s mix of locals and imports showed poise against one of the region’s most structured teams.
Their next test comes against the Broncos, who topped the BCL Asia-East and pulled off their own stunner by beating CBA powerhouse Zhejiang Guangsha Lions in Group A.
The Mongolian squad finished second in their group and enters the quarters brimming with confidence.
With both teams riding the high of upset wins, the matchup sets the stage for a gritty, high-stakes battle between two clubs aiming to crash the BCL Asia Final Four.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]