Real Madrid-Dubai Basketball: Looking for a win in the opening game of 2026
Scariolo's boys play EuroLeague Round 19 at the Movistar Arena (8:45 pm CET).
Real Madrid are gearing up for their first game of 2026. After the away league win over UCAM Murcia (80-91), Scariolo’s boys now turn their attentions to the EuroLeague, where they face Dubai Basketball at the Movistar Arena in the Round 19 matchup (8:45 pm CET).
Our team are chasing an 11th win in the competition as they look to continue climbing the table. Dubai Basketball arrive in Madrid with a similar record - nine wins and the goal of securing a victory that will propel them into the playoff spots. Madrid have been solid at home this season, winning seven of their eight EuroLeague games so far.
Dubai Basketball boast highly dangerous offensive players in their ranks. Bacon, the former madridista Musa, and Petrušev are their top scorers, averaging 15.8, 15, and 14.5 points respectively. Our team will need to rely on their defensive strength, reflected by topping the defensive rebound stats, with Tavares as the standout man.
Demanding schedule
Our team face a challenging start to the year, with ten more games coming thick and fast: six in the EuroLeague (Asvel, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Barça, Emporio Armani, Monaco, and Paris Basketball) and four in the domestic league (Barça, Andorra, Valencia Basket, and Río Breogán). Scariolo’s squad will have no respite, with a schedule that demands maximum effort and kicks off tonight with the first game of 2026.