Statements: The most difficult rival
Unicaja has been paired with Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of Copa del Rey Gran Canaria 2018 and different protagonists of the Club and the team have shown their opinion on the rival and the tournament. For Plaza Unicaja "has to face the rival most in shape of Europe" and for the Captain, Carlos Suarez "Madrid is favorite but we'll go without fear". The Technical Secretary, Carlos Jiménez, present in the draw has stressed that "they are the most complicated rival but we have a lot of ilusion".