In a crucial Champions League group stage match, Badalona Joventut, the team of Estonian basketball player Henri Drell, lost to Malaga Unicaja, finishing the group in second place. Both teams had already secured spots in the knockout stage before their encounter, which ultimately determined the group's victor and the associated home advantage in the quarter-finals.

The match was closely contested, with the score tied at 65 with just seven minutes remaining. However, Malaga surged ahead with a decisive 15-2 run that left Badalona reeling and unable to recover. Notably, Tyler Kalinoski led Malaga's offensive efforts with 17 points, while Jabari Parker was the top scorer for Badalona, contributing 21 points to his team’s effort.

Despite the loss, Badalona had previously obtained a win over Malaga, which allowed them to maintain a competitive edge in their group standings. The result of this match highlights the intense competition within the Champions League and sets the stage for both teams as they head into the knockout rounds, especially for Badalona as they seek to regroup and prepare for upcoming challenges.