King Felipe VI Welcomes Copa del Rey Champions / Unicaja Basketball Official Website
- In a momentous occasion for Spanish basketball, Unicaja Baloncesto was honored by King Felipe VI at the Zarzuela Palace on March 13, 2025.
- The entire Unicaja team, along with board members, executives, employees, and representatives from Fundación Unicaja and Unicaja, attended the event.
- During the reception, Antonio Jesús López Nieto, president of Unicaja Baloncesto, expressed the club's immense pride in receiving royal recognition from King Felipe VI.
Royal Recognition: king Felipe VI Celebrates Unicaja’s Copa del Rey Triumph
Table of Contents
- Royal Recognition: king Felipe VI Celebrates Unicaja’s Copa del Rey Triumph
- Royal Recognition: Unicaja Baloncesto’s Copa del Rey Triumph Celebrated by King Felipe VI
- Q&A: Unicaja Baloncesto’s Royal Festivity
- 1. What was the occasion for Unicaja Baloncesto’s visit to Zarzuela Palace?
- 2. Who attended the royal reception along with the Unicaja team?
- 3. How did King Felipe VI acknowledge Unicaja baloncesto’s achievement?
- 4. What did Antonio Jesús López Nieto,president of Unicaja Baloncesto,emphasize during the reception?
- 5. What is unique about the support unicaja Baloncesto receives from Fundación Unicaja and Unicaja Financial Entity?
- 6. What did the president say about the Copa del Rey tournament’s spirit?
- 7. What gifts did Unicaja Baloncesto present to King Felipe VI?
- 8. Who were some of the key players in Unicaja’s Copa del Rey 2025 victory?
- 9.Where did Unicaja secure their Copa del rey title in 2025?
- 10. What values does the Copa del Rey de Baloncesto exemplify?
- 11. What was Unicaja’s opponent when it was crowned the champion of Copa del Rey 2025?
- 12. What positions do Taylor, Kravish, and Perry play for Unicaja Baloncesto?
- Q&A: Unicaja Baloncesto’s Royal Festivity
In a momentous occasion for Spanish basketball, Unicaja Baloncesto was honored by King Felipe VI at the Zarzuela Palace on March 13, 2025. The royal reception celebrated unicaja’s victory in the Copa del Rey 2025,marking a historic milestone for the club.
A Royal Welcome for the Champions
The entire Unicaja team, along with board members, executives, employees, and representatives from Fundación Unicaja and Unicaja, attended the event. King Felipe VI greeted each member of the delegation before posing for a group photo, which also included José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, president of the Higher Sports Council.
Unicaja’s Pride and Gratitude
During the reception, Antonio Jesús López Nieto, president of Unicaja Baloncesto, expressed the club’s immense pride in receiving royal recognition from King Felipe VI. He emphasized the club’s role in representing not only Unicaja Baloncesto but also the sport of Málaga and Andalusia.
“Representamos a unicaja Baloncesto, al deporte de Málaga y de Andalucía, a un Club que lleva 48 años siendo realidad gracias al apoyo incondicional de Fundación Unicaja y Unicaja Entidad Financiera, un caso de apoyo al deporte de forma ininterrumpida único en Europa”
López Nieto highlighted the unwavering support from Fundación Unicaja and Unicaja Financial Entity, which has been crucial to the club’s success for 48 years, calling it “a unique case of uninterrupted support for sports in Europe.”
The integrating Spirit of Copa del Rey
The president also underscored the unifying nature of the Copa del rey tournament, praising it as an exemplary event for national and global sports.
“torneo que es ejemplo para el deporte nacional y mundial porque durante 4 días se citan aficionados de 8 equipos que conviven y disfrutan unidos, como no ocurre en ninguna disciplina deportiva de primer nivel mediático. Pasión, amistad, respeto, competitividad, caballerosidad en la derrota y en el triunfo… Todos los valores del deporte tienen en la Copa del Rey de baloncesto el mejor de los ejemplos”.
He noted that the tournament brings together fans from eight teams who coexist and enjoy the competition together, showcasing values such as passion, friendship, respect, competitiveness, and sportsmanship.
Gifts and Royal Acknowledgement
As a token of appreciation, the president presented King Felipe VI with a special edition Copa del Rey basketball signed by all the players, along with two game jerseys bearing the names of felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
Following the presentation, King Felipe VI delivered a welcoming speech and congratulated the entire team on their achievement. The delegation then had the chance to engage in a brief, informal conversation with the King, concluding a historic day for Unicaja Baloncesto.
Unicaja’s Copa del Rey 2025 Victory Over Real Madrid
Unicaja’s path to the Copa del Rey title culminated in a thrilling final against Real Madrid at the Gran Canaria Arena on February 16, 2025. The team’s victory,secured by standout performances from Taylor,Kravish,and Perry,marked a notable achievement in Spanish basketball.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Taylor | Guard |
| Kravish | Centre |
| Perry | Guard |
Royal Recognition: Unicaja Baloncesto’s Copa del Rey Triumph Celebrated by King Felipe VI
This article answers key questions about Unicaja Baloncesto’s celebrated Copa del Rey victory adn the royal recognition they received from king Felipe VI.
Q&A: Unicaja Baloncesto’s Royal Festivity
1. What was the occasion for Unicaja Baloncesto’s visit to Zarzuela Palace?
Unicaja Baloncesto visited Zarzuela Palace on March 13, 2025, to be honored by King Felipe VI for their victory in the Copa del Rey 2025. This marked a historic milestone for the club.
2. Who attended the royal reception along with the Unicaja team?
The entire Unicaja team, board members, executives, employees, and representatives from Fundación Unicaja and Unicaja attended the event. José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, president of the Higher Sports Council, was also present.
3. How did King Felipe VI acknowledge Unicaja baloncesto’s achievement?
King Felipe VI greeted each member of the delegation,posed for a group photo,delivered a welcoming speech congratulating the entire team,and engaged in a brief,informal conversation with the delegation.
4. What did Antonio Jesús López Nieto,president of Unicaja Baloncesto,emphasize during the reception?
Antonio Jesús López Nieto emphasized the club’s pride in receiving royal recognition and its role in representing Unicaja Baloncesto,the sport of Málaga,and Andalusia.He also highlighted the unwavering support from fundación Unicaja and Unicaja Financial Entity over the past 48 years.
5. What is unique about the support unicaja Baloncesto receives from Fundación Unicaja and Unicaja Financial Entity?
López nieto described it as “a unique case of uninterrupted support for sports in Europe,” highlighting the 48 years of continuous backing.
6. What did the president say about the Copa del Rey tournament’s spirit?
He underscored the unifying nature of the Copa del Rey tournament, praising it as an exemplary event for national and global sports. He noted that fans from eight teams coexist and enjoy the competition together, showcasing values such as passion, friendship, respect, competitiveness, and sportsmanship.
7. What gifts did Unicaja Baloncesto present to King Felipe VI?
the president presented King Felipe VI with a special edition Copa del Rey basketball signed by all the players, along with two game jerseys bearing the names of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
8. Who were some of the key players in Unicaja’s Copa del Rey 2025 victory?
Standout performances came from Taylor, Kravish, and Perry during the final against Real Madrid.
9.Where did Unicaja secure their Copa del rey title in 2025?
Unicaja secured their Copa del Rey title at the Gran Canaria Arena on February 16, 2025, against Real Madrid.
10. What values does the Copa del Rey de Baloncesto exemplify?
Passion, friendship, respect, competitiveness, and sportsmanship are some of the values exemplified.
11. What was Unicaja’s opponent when it was crowned the champion of Copa del Rey 2025?
Unicaja’s opponent was Real Madrid.
12. What positions do Taylor, Kravish, and Perry play for Unicaja Baloncesto?
| Player | Position |
| ——- | ——– |
| Taylor | Guard |
| Kravish | Centre |
| Perry | Guard |