The home team reaches this decisive stage after convincingly defeating Loja CD in the semifinals, securing a favorable aggregate score following a 3-0 win in the first leg and a 2-2 draw in the return match. Meanwhile, the Marbella side reached the final after a tight tie against CD Benagalbón, decided by a narrow margin in the first leg.

The UD Maracena coaching staff approaches this first leg aiming to secure a result that allows them to face the return match in Marbella with less pressure. The Malaga-based team has proven to be a solid opponent throughout the 2025-26 season, particularly at home, where they have conceded very few negative results.