Real Madrid-Bayern Munich: penultimate round of EuroLeague action
The Whites will be looking for their 23rd victory in the competition at the WiZink Center (8:45pm CET).
The WiZink Center will be the scene for the Madridistas' penultimate clash in the Regular Phase of the EuroLeague, before Real Madrid begin their assault of the playoffs, having secured qualification and home-court advantage. Tonight, Chus Mateo's men take on Bayern Munich in round 33 of the top European competition and will be aiming for their 23rd win and at least a third-place finish in the final standings.
With two rounds to go in the first phase of the EuroLeague, which has been one of the most competitive in recent seasons, first and fourth place are separated by just two victories Olympiacos, Barça, Real Madrid and Monaco. For that reason, beating the Germans at home tonight will be of the utmost importance for the final standings, which will ultimately determine the Whites' opponents in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Munich no longer have a chance of making the last eight, but they will be determined to fight for the win.
With two rounds to go in the first phase of the EuroLeague, which has been one of the most competitive in recent seasons, first and fourth place are separated by just two victories Olympiacos, Barça, Real Madrid and Monaco. For that reason, beating the Germans at home tonight will be of the utmost importance for the final standings, which will ultimately determine the Whites' opponents in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Munich no longer have a chance of making the last eight, but they will be determined to fight for the win.
Chus Mateo's team go into the clash on the back of their best offensive performance of the season with 108 points against Coviran Granada and the showdown against the Germans is a new opportunity to continue this momentum. They will be facing a very athletic and aggressive team in defence, with excellent rebounding records.
Favourable record against Bayern
The head-to-head record since 2000 favours Real Madrid, who have claimed nine wins out of the 12 matches played. They have beaten the Bavarians four times in the last five contests. Chus Mateo will be looking to Tavares to spearhead the side. The Cape Verdean centre was instrumental in the first round away win against Bayern 64-68, along with Musa. The Bosnian is our Madrid's top point scorer and averages 15.5 points per game.
Favourable record against Bayern
The head-to-head record since 2000 favours Real Madrid, who have claimed nine wins out of the 12 matches played. They have beaten the Bavarians four times in the last five contests. Chus Mateo will be looking to Tavares to spearhead the side. The Cape Verdean centre was instrumental in the first round away win against Bayern 64-68, along with Musa. The Bosnian is our Madrid's top point scorer and averages 15.5 points per game.