The basketball rivalry between FC Barcelona and Unicaja Málaga has reached a fever pitch in recent seasons, marked by dramatic playoff heartbreaks and high-stakes regular-season battles.
: In the series finale, Unicaja pulled off an unbelievable comeback. Barça held a 10-point lead with just minutes left, but Unicaja forced overtime and eventually won 97–95. Despite a staggering 37-point performance from Kevin Punter , Barça’s season ended in heartbreak. Head-to-Head Statistics Barcelona - Unicaja
: Barça took a vital away win in Málaga, winning 101–97 in overtime thanks to clutch performances from Kevin Punter and Justin Anderson. The basketball rivalry between FC Barcelona and Unicaja
: This win helped Barça maintain their push for the fourth spot in the Liga ACB standings . The 2025 Playoff Drama Despite a staggering 37-point performance from Kevin Punter
In their most recent clash on March 29, 2026, at the Palau Blaugrana. It was a pivotal win for coach Xavi Pascual’s side, capped off an undefeated week for the team.
: Unicaja stunned the Palau Blaugrana with an 81–59 blowout, forcing a decisive third game back in Málaga.