diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
index b58b5f57b5..c956dc8ed4 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
@@ -67,7 +67,14 @@ jobs:
         run: pixi run ccache -s
 
       - name: Run C++ unit tests
-        run: pixi run ctest --test-dir build/release --output-on-failure --timeout 120
+        shell: bash
+        run: |
+          set -x
+          pixi run ctest --test-dir build/release --output-on-failure --timeout 120 -V 2>&1 || {
+            echo "=== Tests failed, showing last test log ==="
+            cat build/release/Testing/Temporary/LastTest.log 2>/dev/null || true
+            exit 1
+          }
 
       - name: Install
         run: pixi run install-release