Olimpia Milan-Real Madrid: aiming for the fourth consecutive victory
Pedro Martínez's team takes on the fifth round of the Euroleague at the Unipol Forum (8:30 pm CEST; #Vamos 2).
Real Madrid plays the first game of this week's double Euroleague matchday today. Pedro Martínez's team visits Armani Olimpia Milan in the game corresponding to the fifth round of the competition, which takes place at the Unipol Forum (8:30 pm CEST; #Vamos 2). On Thursday, the madridistas will host Asvel Villeurbanne at the Movistar Arena.
Our team arrives at this evening's matchup after three consecutive victories: against Partizan in the Euroleague (86-76) and against Obradoiro (107-114) and Manresa (120-83) in the League. The goal will be to maintain this positive momentum and secure the second victory in the European competition, the first on the road.
The Italian team has a record of one win and three losses. Their only victory came at home against Virtus Bologna (87-85). Giuseppe Poeta's team averages 79.5 points per game and concedes 90 in this early stage of the competition. Meanwhile, Madrid averages 86.3 points per game. Maledon (14.8 points and 20 PIR) has been the standout madridista, while Moses Wright (14.3 and 19 PIR) leads Milan.
Favorable History
The two teams have faced each other 28 times in the Euroleague, with Real Madrid holding a favorable record of 22 wins and six losses. In the most recent encounter, our team defeated Milan 106-77. Pedro Martínez's team will aim for a victory at the Unipol Forum today to kick off another demanding week on the right foot.