The Malaga team showed a progression from slow start to strong finish during the game but could not complete the comeback against a Cajasol Sevilla side that displayed more game practice. The match, serving as the penultimate pre-season friendly for Javi Pérez de los Reyes's team, ended with a close score after a highly contested second half.
After a poor first half left Unicaja Mijas trailing 28-46 at halftime, the home players reacted with determination. Led by Alejandra Zúñiga, Faustine Parra, and a notable performance from Sofía Galerón (17 points and 8 rebounds), they managed to close the gap and enter the final quarter trailing by five points.
The final period turned into an intense back-and-forth battle, with both teams fighting for victory. Despite Unicaja Mijas's efforts to take the lead, a late surge from Cajasol Sevilla secured them a spot in the friendly tournament final. The Seville team will face CAB Estepona, last season's revelation, in the final on Sunday at 12:00.
This game was the second-to-last pre-season test for Unicaja Mijas. Next Saturday, the 26th, they will face MCD La Salle again at the José María Martín Urbano in Los Guindos, seeking their first win of the 26/27 season.
