Asvel Villeurbanne-Real Madrid: going for a win in the first game of the year
Our team head to the LDLC Arena in EuroLeague Round 20 (8:00 pm CET).
Real Madrid's relentless schedule shows no let-up, and tonight they face the third of eleven games in what will be a demanding opening month of 2026. First up is the EuroLeague Round 20 clash, and Scariolo’s men will look to build on the positive momentum from their home win over Dubai in their last continental outing. Tonight's opponent is Asvel Villeurbanne, at the LDLC Arena (8:00 pm CET).
It’s the team’s first away game of the year and also the first of three matchups this week. Madrid come into it with a record of 11 wins and 8 defeats in the competition so far. Two days later, Scariolo’s side will host Maccabi, again in the EuroLeague — Round 21 — before setting out on the road again — this time to take on MoraBanc Andorra in the league.
The opponent
Real Madrid visit a team with a 6-13 record, but one that has been very strong at home in the Europe. In fact, Asvel have won five of their last six games at the LDLC Arena, including three straight against Paris, Anadolu Efes, and Bayern.