The coach from Málaga speaks to the media on the court at Martín Urbano before heading into his second consecutive LF Challenge Final Four. The Unicaja Mijas coach emphasizes the mental aspect of the series, noting, “You can’t think about Sunday if you don’t win on Saturday.”
Unicaja coach Ibon Navarro analyzes the team’s next opponent, Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos, whom they will face this Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Coliseum Burgos (broadcasted by DAZN and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio, live from Le Grand Café Centro). The coach warns of the difficulty of the match and Burgos’ ability to score by capitalizing on turnovers and rebounds.
Unicaja Mijas captain Elena Moreno and small forward María Roters will represent the Spanish U23 and senior 3x3 national teams from May 19 through 22. The Málaga native will return to the category in which she won a world bronze medal last summer, while the Tenerife native is making her debut at the top national level of 3x3.
Unicaja travels to Castile and León to face Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos this Thursday (7:00 PM, broadcasted by DAZN, Vamos de Movistar -dial 8- and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio, live from Le Grand Café Centro). The Málaga-based team is aiming for a victory to stay in the fight for a playoff spot against a rival battling to avoid relegation. They will be playing at the Coliseum Burgos, a place that has historically been a difficult venue for the team.
The team led by Manolo Bazán returns from Punta Umbría after claiming the top spot on the podium. Unicaja won all of its matches in the tournament to clinch the title and secure a spot in the Spanish Championship, which will be held in late May and early June in Huelva.
