Unicaja Mijas’s visit to Melilla ended in defeat in their first pre-season fixture. Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle won the 3rd Javier Imbroda Memorial 86–67. Javi Pérez de los Reyes’s side felt they lacked match fitness in this opening fixture.
Unicaja fell in the third and decisive game of the 15th Costa del Sol Tournament to a Real Madrid team that proved far superior (74-113). The team, after a strong first quarter, struggled with their lack of accuracy and were unable to contain the physical play of the Madrid squad, which opened up an insurmountable lead in the second quarter that proved decisive in the outcome of the game, ultimately crowning the Whites as tournament champions. Willy Hernangómez was Unicaja’s top performer (11 points, 5 rebounds, 18 PIR).
The club organized an event at the Nerja Cave, featuring a guided tour in Spanish and English, as part of a team-building day for players and staff. Once again this year, the cave’s logo appears on the team’s practice jersey, both in the Endesa League and the Basketball Champions League (BCL).
This Saturday, September 12, Unicaja will return to the Martín Carpena to play a game for the first time in 112 days. The game is part of the third and final round of the 15th Costa del Sol Tournament, which will pit the team against one of Europe’s strongest teams, Real Madrid (7:00 p.m., broadcasted by 101TV and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). Txus Vidorreta’s team will face a major test against a significantly revamped opponent as they aim to win the trophy.
The team coached by Javi Pérez de los Reyes will make their pre-season debut in the 3rd Javier Imbroda Memorial next Sunday 13th at 6.00 pm. They will face Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle, an opponent aiming to return to the top of the table, who will provide a good litmus test for the revamped Los Guindos project.
