Real Madrid-Crvena Zvezda: aiming for victory at the Movistar Arena

Real Madrid faces a challenging European matchup against Crvena Zvezda at the Movistar Arena, aiming for another victory in the EuroLeague. Pedro Martínez's side will look to secure their seventh win in the competition to match the Serbian team, which starts the round in second place.

Our team aims to bounce back in Europe after their streak was halted by Panathinaikos. Pedro Martínez's men regained their best form in the victory last Sunday against UCAM Murcia in the league, where they remain unbeaten leaders. In the EuroLeague, the playoff race remains very tight, with just two wins separating the first and tenth places, making home-court advantage crucial. 

Different styles
Crvena Zvezda, on the other hand, comes into this game with three consecutive victories and a 7-3 record. Ibon Navarro's team has improved compared to previous years thanks to their reliability away from home. They have won on demanding courts such as those of Dubai and Olympiacos, the latter in the previous round. It will be a clash of styles between the best offense in the competition, a Real Madrid side averaging 97.8 points and 112.1 in efficiency, and the tournament's most solid defense, as the visitors concede only 75 points and rank second in rebounds with nearly 40 per game.

To overcome a roster full of talent with names like Jones, Nwora, Ojeleye, Moneke, Butler, Carter, Motley, former Madrid player Krämer, or ex-NBA center Koloko, our team will also rely on the strength of past matchups. The historical record in the competition is clearly in Real Madrid's favor (15-6), having won seven of the last eight encounters against the Belgrade team, including a commanding 103-82 victory at home last season.