The arrivals terminal at Tenerife North Airport buzzed with chants from CB Canarias fans on Sunday afternoon, who greeted their team as if they had won a championship. The euphoria erupted following Saturday's victory that secured their spot in the Liga Endesa semifinals, ousting Real Madrid.

This achievement marks a historic feat, being only the second time in over four decades of the Liga ACB that an eighth seed has defeated the regular season champion. Supporters gathered at Los Rodeos to extend the celebration and ease the wait for the semifinals.

The squad, led by Tim Abromaitis and Aaron Doornekamp, along with coach Txus Vidorreta, was met with widespread jubilation. Although Marce Huertas and Patty Mills extended their stay in Madrid with their families, the rest of the team greeted fans, took photos, and signed autographs. Kevin Yebo, a hero from the decisive third game and now fully embraced by the fanbase, received special acclaim.

Several players admitted they were still in disbelief about the qualification, but the island team's locker room proclaimed: "We have to keep dreaming, now on to Barça." This rallying cry has ignited the fanbase, who are now preparing for the first semifinal match at the Palau this Tuesday.