Hermosillo Rays enjoy their basketball week in Spain

Rayos de Hermosillo is now in Spain experiencing a week of basketball and entertainment that represents the reward for winning the title of the Minicopa Mexico 2026. The Mexican team began its journey on Tuesday from Hermosillo heading to Valencia, thus completing a trip that will allow them to familiarize themselves with two of the main basketball hubs in Spain and experience the country's professional competition up close.

First steps in Valencia

After landing in Madrid on Sunday, the expedition immediately traveled to Valencia, the capital of Turia, where they began their tour of the most iconic facilities of Spanish basketball. On Monday, the Rayos visited L'Alqueria del Basket, the training complex of Valencia Basket, where Andreu Casadevall personally guided them through the modern facilities of the orange club.

The day was not limited to a sightseeing tour. The Mexicans had the opportunity to face one of the teams from the Valencia Basket academy on the club's own courts, allowing the young players from Hermosillo to measure their strength against the training structure of a top-tier Spanish team. Such encounters are crucial for the development of training teams, offering a real perspective on the competitive level in Europe.

Experience in Euroleague and tourism

On Tuesday, the expedition balanced culture and sport. In the morning, the team visited the Oceanogràfic, one of the main tourist attractions of the city. In the afternoon, they moved to Roig Arena to witness a live Euroleague game between Valencia Basket and Fenerbahce, allowing the Mexican players to observe the highest level of European club competition.

This live experience is particularly valuable for training teams, as contact with the elite of continental basketball provides technical and tactical references that are hard to obtain otherwise. The Euroleague represents the highest competitive level in Europe, and watching a live game offers a unique perspective on the speed, intensity, and quality of professional play.

Transition to Madrid and Liga Endesa

The week will continue in Madrid, where the champions of the Minicopa Mexico will play a match against one of the teams from the Movistar Estudiantes academy. This new encounter will allow the Rayos to continue gaining experience against top-level Spanish training structures, thus consolidating the learning started in Valencia.

The stop in the Spanish capital includes visits to emblematic places beyond the sports realm. The Mexicans will tour Parque Warner, one of the main theme parks in the region, as well as the Santiago Bernabéu, the legendary stadium of Real Madrid. They will also visit Valdebebas, the white team's sports city, where they will attend the Liga U match between Real Madrid and Bàsquet Girona.

Grand finale with Liga Endesa

The grand finale of this experience will come on Sunday when Rayos de Hermosillo will be able to see live the match of Round 5 of Liga Endesa between Real Madrid and Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos. Liga Endesa is the top category of Spanish basketball, and witnessing a match in this competition represents the culmination of a week dedicated to the training and entertainment of the Mexican team.

This type of sports exchange initiative is essential for the development of basketball at lower levels. Rayos de Hermosillo gains a unique experience that combines competition, technical learning, and exposure to established professional structures. The reward for winning a national title transcends mere symbolism, providing the Mexican players with tools and references that will mark their future sports progression.

The week of the Rayos in Spain represents an opportunity for comprehensive growth, merging tourist enjoyment with quality basketball training. Upon returning to Mexico, the team will carry with them not only memories of a memorable experience but also technical learnings and experiences that will help consolidate their sports project.

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