Spain Women’s Basketball Team Changes Schedule for World Cup Preparation Match in Zaragoza

Zaragoza Tip-Off Pushed Back for Spain-China Showdown

La selección española femenina de baloncesto will face China at a rescheduled time of 21:00 local time in Zaragoza on Sunday.

Final World Cup Tune-Up on Aragonese Soil

The fixture serves as the final tune-up for Spain’s national team as they wrap up their preparation tour ahead of the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany. Head coach and team management have used the Zaragoza camp to fine-tune rotations featuring key players such as Mariona Ortiz and Nerea Hermosa.

Packed Weekend Schedule at Pabellón Príncipe Felipe

The time change affects the climax of a busy weekend schedule at the Pabellón Príncipe Felipe in the Aragonese capital. Action begins on Friday evening at 21:00 local time when the men’s national team plays Portugal—a match anticipated locally for the expected debut of Aday Mara and the return of Jaime Pradilla to Zaragoza, as reported by El Periódico de Aragón.

Back-to-Back Weekend Matchups

Following the men’s opening friendly, the women’s team takes over the venue for a pair of weekend matchups. Spain is scheduled to play Mali on Saturday at 20:00 local time, before concluding the weekend against China on Sunday night at the newly adjusted time of 21:00 local time.

Logistical Adjustments and Upcoming Germany Trip

Teledeporte’s adjustments to its live television broadcast schedule necessitated the one-hour delay for the closing match against China.

The squad will travel to Germany following the conclusion of the Zaragoza friendlies to begin group stage play at the World Cup.