Unicaja defeats Valencia in their home arena and UCAM Murcia qualifies for the Copa del Rey
The 15th round of the Liga Endesa brought two major pieces of news. Unicaja de Málaga became the first team to defeat Valencia Basket at the Roig Arena this season. At the same time, UCAM Murcia achieved its goal of qualifying for the Copa del Rey, a success that goes beyond sports. 🏀
The end of Valencia's home dominance
The game at the Roig Arena was a very even matchup that Unicaja resolved in the final minutes. The Malaga team's defense and their ability to dominate offensive rebounds made the difference in a high-voltage clash. This victory solidifies Unicaja at the top of the table and confirms their strength as visitors.
Keys to Unicaja's victory:- Defensive superiority in the last quarter that stopped Valencia's attacks.
- Efficiency on offensive rebounds, generating second scoring opportunities.
- Maintaining composure and executing in the decisive moments of a very contested game.
Unicaja took the game, and Valencia was left with the electricity bill for the arena lights on for nothing.
UCAM Murcia reaches its goal despite the defeat
Meanwhile, UCAM Murcia lost its match against Surne Bilbao Basket, but that result did not prevent it from achieving the most important thing: the spot for the next Copa del Rey. This milestone gains greater value considering the delicate financial situation that the Murcian club is managing.
Impact of UCAM's qualification:- Represents a sporting success that validates the season's work.
- Provides a vital economic boost for the institution.
- Brings prestige and visibility to the project in a complex context.
A round with double reading
This Liga Endesa matchday demonstrated that winning at home is no longer a dogma. Unicaja broke an unbeatable home streak and positions itself as a formidable rival. On the other hand, UCAM Murcia showed that sometimes objectives are