Unicaja and Tenerife Secure Their Spots for the Copa del Rey

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Action shot from an ACB Endesa League game, showing a Unicaja Málaga player attacking against the Río Breogán defense, with the competition logo visible on the court.

Unicaja and Tenerife Secure Their Spot for the Copa del Rey

The 10th round of the Liga Endesa left two key results that strengthen the position of Unicaja de Málaga and La Laguna Tenerife in the race to enter the Copa del Rey. Both teams added important wins to get closer to their goal 🏀.

Unicaja Controls and Defeats Burgos

The Málaga team prevailed in their pavilion against Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos with a final score of 99-91. Although the visiting team managed to reduce the difference in the last quarter, effectiveness from the perimeter and solid defense in decisive moments allowed Unicaja to close the match successfully.

Keys to Unicaja's victory:
  • Dominating long stretches of the game at the Palacio de Deportes JosĂ© MarĂ­a MartĂ­n Carpena.
  • Maintaining a high shooting percentage from three-point range.
  • Holding the lead with key defenses when Burgos pressed.
This victory allows them to maintain a comfortable position at the top of the standings, getting closer to the goal of being in the next Copa del Rey.

Tenerife Shines on Breogán's Court

For their part, La Laguna Tenerife achieved a valuable away win against Río Breogán in Lugo, with a resounding 96-108. Led by Txus Vidorreta, the Tenerife team displayed a very fluid offensive game with a high shooting percentage, building a decisive advantage in the first and third quarters.

Factors of Tenerife's success:
  • Demonstrating great strength and concentration playing away from home.
  • Executing a collective attack with a very high shooting percentage.
  • Responding to Breogán's reaction attempts by maintaining the distance on the scoreboard.

Outlook Toward the Copa del Rey

These results consolidate both teams in the qualification zone for the cup tournament. Although some fans are already starting to calculate points and possible opponents, the season is long and any slip-up can alter the forecasts. The path in the regular league still has much to define, but Unicaja and Tenerife have taken a firm step 🎯.