Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre was unable to secure its first victory in the Liga U and lost 101–59 on the road against Joventut Badalona. It was a tough game in which the Málaga team held its own in the first half but was undone by a third quarter in which the home team shot exceptionally well, ultimately deciding the outcome of the game.
Unicaja head coach Txus Vidorreta analyzes the team’s home opener, which will take place this Saturday against La Laguna Tenerife (7:30 p.m., broadcasted by DAZN, #Vamos on Movistar+, and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach delves into the squad’s physical condition and highlights the challenge posed by an opponent he knows well, having coached them for 10 seasons.
The team coached by Javi Pérez de los Reyes kicks off a new season in the Women’s Challenge League this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. with a tough road game at the Azkoitia Sports Complex, where it will face a significantly revamped opponent in an opening matchday marked by numerous changes to both rosters.
The “Nuestra provincia juega” campaign marks its sixth edition with the project now firmly established, featuring the return of the 12 towns that participated in the previous season. On this occasion, the initiative—which continues to strengthen ties between Unicaja Baloncesto and the province of Málaga—was presented at Finca El Portón in Alhaurín de la Torre, attended by the club’s president, Antonio Jesús López Nieto, along with the mayors and council members responsible for sports from the participating municipalities.
Unicaja Baloncesto and Famadesa, a leading company in the meat industry with a strong international presence, will continue their partnership for another season, building on a relationship spanning more than three decades that has been closely tied to sports in Málaga. As a new development, Famadesa will also play an active role in the initiatives commemorating the club’s 50th anniversary, thereby strengthening the historic ties between the two organizations. It will be a historic season, made possible thanks to Famadesa’s commitment.
