Real Madrid-Valencia Basket: all out for the 2-0 in the League final
Chus Mateo's team are going for another victory at the Movistar Arena before making the trip to Valencia (6:30pm CEST).
Real Madrid face the second game of the Endesa League final against Valencia Basket this afternoon. After taking a 1-0 lead last Friday, our team will once again try to capitalise on their home advantage at the Movistar Arena, where they are unbeaten in the league this season, and take the second point of the series.
The Madridistas want to travel to Valencia next Wednesday with the chance of becoming champions on the same day. To do so, they must also win today's second leg of the final. In the first leg, two days ago, our team secured victory in the final quarter with a +10 run. It was yet another example of their strength as a team. Feliz (18 points and a PIR of 22) led six players in double figures in PIR.
Chus Mateo's men neutralised the powerful Taronja attack, reducing their scoring by 21 points compared to their regular league average of 96.7. They neutralised two of their key players, Montero and Pradilla (10 points between them), and controlled turnovers (only 6) to prevent Valencia Basket from getting up and running. Pedro Martínez's team still held on for three quarters until Madrid found another gear in the final stretch.
Continuing the streak at home
Another decisive factor is the Movistar Arena. Real Madrid have not lost a single League game this season in front of their fans. That's 20 consecutive victories, a new record set by Chus Mateo's team. Adding last season's games, our team has now won 30, just three away from the all-time record. This afternoon, it will once again be a key factor in our attempt to take a 2-0 lead in the final.