OR AEK failed to return to his final Basketball Champions League For the first time since 2020 and claim the 4th European trophy of its history at Sunel Arena, knowing the 71-65 defeat by the title holder and a favorite for “Back to Back” Malaga in the Final Four semifinals.
In the last critical minutes, the AEK did not stand up to the pressure, made a lifted childhood errors, which was made in the most of the experienced Malaga to overturn and eventually reach the victory and qualification in the big Basketball Champions League final.
The damage to the Union was done in the final minutes by Centric Perry, who scored critical points in the finale, while AEK scored just 4 points (!) In the last five minutes, and had only 1 apt three -point (!) Throughout the game.
The highlights of the match
AEK, which was the underdog of this semifinal over the “wealthy” and full of roster Malaga will face two BCL titles in the “small” final on Sunday (11/5, 17:00).
Impon Navara’s players will face the team of Istanbul, Galatasaray, on Sunday (11/5/2025, 20:00).