FC Andorra Stages Dramatic 3-3 Comeback Draw Against Málaga, Secures Nine-Point Relegation Buffer

**FC Andorra Fight Back from 0-2 Down to Earn 3-3 Draw with Málaga, Nine Points Above Relegation**

FC Andorra produced a spirited second-half comeback to draw 3-3 with fourth-placed Málaga at Nou Estadi de la FAF in Encamp on Wednesday evening, despite heavy rain turning the pitch into a challenge. Trailing by two goals at halftime amid refereeing controversies, the hosts levelled through Josep Cerdà's brace before Lautaro de León put them ahead in the 80th minute, only for Francisco Montero to head an equalizer from Josué Dorrío's cross two minutes later. The point leaves Andorra 13th with 43 points from 33 matches, nine points clear of relegation and the same distance from the play-offs, with 10 games left.

Málaga took the lead in the 21st minute when Diego Murillo headed in Joaquín Muñoz's corner after Jesús Owono parried Muñoz's shot. Andorra controlled possession but struggled to convert, with Alfonso Herrero saving from Lautaro, Yeray Cabanzón three times and Cerdà. A Yeray goal was ruled out for a foul on Lautaro, and in stoppage time Gael Alonso was penalized for tripping Joaquín, with Eneko Jauregi converting to make it 2-0.

Martí Vilà came on for Imanol García at halftime. Lautaro had a header disallowed for offside early in the second half, but Cerdà nodded in Thomas Carrique's delivery at the back post in the 50th minute. Six minutes later, Alonso headed a corner onto the bar and Cerdà tapped in the rebound for 2-2. Málaga hit back, with Antonio Sánchez and substitute Chupe striking the post. Lautaro then chipped Herrero after Manu Nieto's assist to complete the turnaround, but Montero levelled soon after. Owono denied David Larrubia and Jesús Niño late on. Attendance was 1,722.

Coach Carles Manso hailed the response but urged turning Encamp into a fortress, noting more points have been dropped at home than won. No major rotations were needed given squad depth, though Sergio Molina sat out injured. Málaga, unbeaten in 17 of 19 under Juanfran Funes and with 40 of their last 54 points, remain fourth. Andorra host leaders Racing Santander on Sunday at 4:15pm, capping a strong run that included Saturday's 4-0 win at bottom side Cultural Leonesa—their best points tally after 32 games at 42, topping the debut season's 40.

**MoraBanc Andorra Fall 79-88 to Baskonia, Stay Bottom of ACB**

MoraBanc Andorra lost 79-88 to Baskonia at Pavelló Toni Martí on Sunday, remaining last with six wins from 24 games. Artem Pustovyi led with 23 points and 13 rebounds for a 35 efficiency rating, while Sir'Jabari Rice added 18. Evan Fournier scored 21 and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot 20 for Baskonia, who led 46-39 at halftime as Andorra shot 2/18 from three and committed 15 turnovers. A late push to 73-78 by Rice and Dominique Evans fell short.

Coach Žan Tabak defended progress since his arrival, citing more points scored and conceded per possession, a faster pace with five or six extra possessions, and correct attitude. "The numbers show we're improving—it's a marathon, not a sprint. Recovery speed matters," he said, with five defeats and two wins in seven games under him. Andorra face Real Madrid away on Sunday, then Breogán away, UCAM Murcia home, Granada away and Tenerife away—four road games in five, with just one away win this season at Burgos. Permanence may require 10-12 wins.

**Andorra Draw 0-0 at San Marino, End Perfect Record; U19s Beat Liechtenstein 2-0**

Andorra's senior side drew 0-0 at Stadio Olimpico Serravalle on Tuesday, ending their 4-0-0 record against San Marino with clean sheets since 2017. Álex Ruiz saved an early Lorenzo Capicchioni free kick and denied Nicola Nanni one-on-one. Ian Olivera cleared Nanni off the line before halftime. San Marino missed a 68th-minute Nanni penalty—for Max Llovera's handball—that hit the post, plus shots from Gabriel Capicchioni and Lorenzo Capicchioni. Andorra started brightly but lacked finishing.

Koldo Álvarez de Eulate praised defensive solidity and possession gains, while Llovera noted San Marino's Nations League C progress: "They're improving fast—we must respect them." Next up: Nations League in September. Under-19s ended Preeuropeu qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in Buftea, Romania, under Óscar Sonejee. Cèsar González scored from a penalty rebound in the 19th minute and added his second in the 55th. Under-21s finished with seven points from eight games, including 1-1 vs England (Gerard Solà goal). Eloy Casals praised their mindset. Ian Olivera, Biel Borra, Hugo Ferreira and Ot Remolins debuted for seniors; two U21 games remain vs Moldova and Slovakia.