Dubai Basketball-Real Madrid: the EuroLeague begins

Real Madrid begins its journey in the 2026/27 EuroLeague this evening. The team led by Pedro Martínez faces Dubai Basketball, a team they played against just six days ago in the semifinal of the EuroLeague Super Cup, which ended with our team lifting the trophy in Abu Dhabi. Today, the venue changes to the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai (6:00 pm, Movistar Plus +).

The goal at the start of this demanding EuroLeague, which features 20 teams and 38 rounds in the Regular Season for the second consecutive season, is to start on the right foot and secure the first away victory. Achieving wins on the road will be crucial for the playoffs, along with maintaining strength at home.

The Opponent
As seen last Friday, Dubai Basketball is a significantly revamped team aiming for greater success. With Xavi Pascual at the helm, they have added renowned players such as Walkup, Okobo, Blossomgame, Shengelia, and Diakite. These signings join the likes of Musa, Bacon, Wright, Bertans, and others to form a team of great quality and physical strength.

Even Matchup
This will be the fourth time that Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball, now in their second EuroLeague season, face each other. The first two encounters were in this competition, with the home team winning both games. The most recent clash, in the European Super Cup, went our way in overtime (95-98). Now, we're aiming for the first victory of the EuroLeague.

 

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