Barça-Real Madrid: all out for a place in the league final
The Whites look to close out the semi-finals at the Palau after winning the first two games at home (6:30pm CEST).
The first chance to reach the ACB League final beckons. After making it 2-0 in the series with two great performances at the WiZink Center, Real Madrid will try to win at the Palau Blaugrana this evening to qualify for the play-offs for the title (6:30pm CEST).
Immersed in this frenetic playoff schedule with a game every two days, Chus Mateo's team travel to Barcelona with the aim of prolonging the excellent sensations shown in front of their fans. The wins at home by 97-78 and 104-98 reflect the great moment of our team that, with 68 wins, has equalled its record of most victories in a season (2013/14), which they will look to exceed today.
It won't be easy. Barça already showed their strength in the second clash and, supported by their fans, they will be even more dangerous. 'It's difficult to face a team of their level at home. We have done our job, but we know that it's not easy to win in Barcelona,’ warned Chus Mateo in the run-up to the game.
As they have all season, Real Madrid are standing out in this series for their collective power and enormous scoring ability (100.5 points on average). Campazzo, Tavares and Llull lead the team in this facet with an average of more than 15 points per game in the playoffs. Against them, Vesely, Satoransky and Laprovittola were the most outstanding players 48 hours ago. The semi-final Clasico comes to the Palau and our team will be looking to qualify for the final.