Baskonia-Real Madrid: the reigning champions make their Euroleague debut
Chus Mateo's side look to get off to a winning start at the Buesa Arena (8:30pm CET).
The reigning Euroleague champions and 11-time European Cup winners, begin the road to their 12th title this afternoon in Vitoria. They face Baskonia at the Buesa Arena with the aim of winning the first game of the competition, as they have done in the last two editions. Chus Mateo's side will be looking to retain their unbeaten status so far this season.
Four months after Llull raised the eleventh European Cup to the sky in Kaunas, the Euroleague returns. Probably the toughest in recent times, with the exception of last year, because of the big name reinforcements and an average of up to 5 new players per team to try to storm the throne of the king of Europe. It will not be easy for them. Madrid have only added one piece to their puzzle, but it is the centrepiece: Campazzo. For the moment, with the return of the Argentinian, our team is unbeaten at the start of the season five wins and with one title under their belts the Super Cup.
Four months after Llull raised the eleventh European Cup to the sky in Kaunas, the Euroleague returns. Probably the toughest in recent times, with the exception of last year, because of the big name reinforcements and an average of up to 5 new players per team to try to storm the throne of the king of Europe. It will not be easy for them. Madrid have only added one piece to their puzzle, but it is the centrepiece: Campazzo. For the moment, with the return of the Argentinian, our team is unbeaten at the start of the season five wins and with one title under their belts the Super Cup.
Keeping the squad together has been one of the cornerstones of Madrid's impeccable start to the season and should also represent a point in their favour. They have shown that their greatest strength is their depth of squad and, as we saw in the Clásico, they can overcome important absences such as those of Tavares and Deck, who are still recovering. Ndiaye will also be absent. Other players, such as Poirier 22 points and 8 rebounds in the Clásico or Musa, September's league MVP and the most valued player 22.3 PIR, are performing at a high level.
Victory in the last two openers
Baskonia, who missed the playoffs in last year's edition, has been revamped with five new faces but has kept the same essence: physical, very dynamic play, dangerous counterattacking and good three-point shooting. Howard current top scorer in the league stands out above all the rest. Also Marinkovic, who has just had a great World Cup, and Moneke, a luxury reinforcement for a versatile inside game. In the league, they are fourth with two wins and one loss. Madrid have opened the EuroLeague with a win in two consecutive seasons. In 2021/22 against Anadolu Efes at home and last season against Panathinaikos away. This afternoon, they will be looking to extend their winning streak in Vitoria.
Victory in the last two openers
Baskonia, who missed the playoffs in last year's edition, has been revamped with five new faces but has kept the same essence: physical, very dynamic play, dangerous counterattacking and good three-point shooting. Howard current top scorer in the league stands out above all the rest. Also Marinkovic, who has just had a great World Cup, and Moneke, a luxury reinforcement for a versatile inside game. In the league, they are fourth with two wins and one loss. Madrid have opened the EuroLeague with a win in two consecutive seasons. In 2021/22 against Anadolu Efes at home and last season against Panathinaikos away. This afternoon, they will be looking to extend their winning streak in Vitoria.