The Liga Femenina Endesa is entering its decisive phase, with only two games remaining to define the final standings. While the top three spots and the last-place team are already determined, most of the intermediate positions are still up for grabs. Ingeniería Ambiental CAB Estepona approaches its final commitments with the peace of mind of having secured its continuity in the elite, but with renewed ambition to fight for a playoff spot, an objective that, although not a priority at the start of the season, now presents itself as a real possibility.
The first challenge will be this Sunday at 13:00 against Joventut in Badalona, in the last away game for the Estepona team. The squad led by César Aneas will face an opponent that needs to secure victories to ensure its own permanence, holding a one-win advantage over Araski, the team CAB Estepona will face in the final matchday. In case of a tie, the Basque team would have the advantage, making Joventut's upcoming games true finals.
Although recent history favors the Estepona team, with two victories in three visits to Olímpic de Badalona and a 66-62 win in the first leg, this Sunday's match is expected to be a demanding challenge. Joventut has undergone significant changes, including a third coach this season and important absences such as Inés Santibáñez and Alima Dembelé, although they have incorporated Bethy Mununga.
“"We have the opportunity to play in the playoffs; it would be historic for the club."
Coach César Aneas highlighted the importance of the match, noting that Joventut is a team “in need of victories” and has won its recent home games, which promises a high level of demand. Despite the “calm” regarding permanence, the coach emphasized his team's ambition to finish among the top eight in their debut year in the top category, considering that “playing in the playoffs would be historic for the club.”
