Emporio Armani-Real Madrid: all out for a victory in Milan
Chus Mateo’s side get November under way with a tough away game in round six of the competition (8:30 pm CET).
Chus Mateo’s Real Madrid team begin a gruelling month of November with a visit to the Mediolanum Forum this evening to take on EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in round six of the EuroLeague. It will be a tough challenge for the madridistas who will be looking to pick up their third victory of the competition against another of the favourites for the title, who have secured one more victory than the visitors.
This is the first outing for the Whites in what will be an important month in the EuroLeague, which sees our team play a total of five games – three at home Anadolu Efes, Alba Berlin and Partizan Belgrade and two away fixtures today’s match and Valencia Basket. Both sides go into the clash on the back of losses and they will be vying to get back to winning ways. The madridistas slipped to defeat in the final seconds and by fewer than four points, while Messina’s team have lost their only game played on their home court, against Alba Berlin 74-80.
This is the first outing for the Whites in what will be an important month in the EuroLeague, which sees our team play a total of five games – three at home Anadolu Efes, Alba Berlin and Partizan Belgrade and two away fixtures today’s match and Valencia Basket. Both sides go into the clash on the back of losses and they will be vying to get back to winning ways. The madridistas slipped to defeat in the final seconds and by fewer than four points, while Messina’s team have lost their only game played on their home court, against Alba Berlin 74-80.
Armani Milan's defence will provide a stern test for Real Madrid. They are one of the strongest teams at the back 74.6 points against and play an aggressive and highly physical game. For Chus Mateo's team, concentration will be a decisive factor. The statistics between the two teams are evenly balanced. The Whites concede two more points on average but average almost seven points more in attack. Madrid also outperform the Italians in rebounding and rebounding.
Deck and Tavares spearheading the team
Madrid won both encounters last season - in Italy by a close margin 73-75 with Yabusele scoring 22 points. In total, they have met 20 times since 2000, with 17 victories for Madrid. This year, the Italians have strengthened their squad with some top-level players. Hall, Datome, Shields out for today, Melli and Hines have been accompanied by the likes of Pangos, Billy Baron, Deshaun Tomas, Voigtmann and Brandon Davies. For Madrid, Deck and Tavares, who are amongst the 10 most valued players in the competition, have been outstanding. The Argentinean averages 15 points, 7.4 rebounds and 19.8 in PIR in 28 minutes of play.
Deck and Tavares spearheading the team
Madrid won both encounters last season - in Italy by a close margin 73-75 with Yabusele scoring 22 points. In total, they have met 20 times since 2000, with 17 victories for Madrid. This year, the Italians have strengthened their squad with some top-level players. Hall, Datome, Shields out for today, Melli and Hines have been accompanied by the likes of Pangos, Billy Baron, Deshaun Tomas, Voigtmann and Brandon Davies. For Madrid, Deck and Tavares, who are amongst the 10 most valued players in the competition, have been outstanding. The Argentinean averages 15 points, 7.4 rebounds and 19.8 in PIR in 28 minutes of play.