Real Madrid-Río Breogán: all eyes on an 11th League win
The League leaders play matchday 12 at the WiZink Center (12:30pm CET).
Real Madrid close out another demanding three-game week today at the WiZink Center. Río Breogán come to town, ahead of another EuroLeague double in Athens (Olympiacos on Tuesday and Panathinaikos on Thursday). Our boys, currently sitting top of the pile, welcome the Galician team on matchday 12 looking to pick up an eleventh win in the competition and consolidate their place at the summit.
Chus Mateo's boys, who are enjoying a stunning start to the campaign, will be keen to get back to winning ways against Río Breogán after narrowly missing out on victory against Fenerbahçe in overtime. Madrid's record against the team from Lugo is favourable - the all-time head-to-head in the League reads 43 wins for the madridistas in 50 games.
Our team will have to show exactly why they are the best offense (averaging 91 points) against one of the League's most powerful defenses. Mrsic's outfit are fierce on the rebound with players like Juan Fernández and Sajus. Getting the better of them here will be key to taking the result, at the same time as shackling Jogela, Anderson and Sergi García.
The madridistas have weapons in every area of the court. Tavares (18.8) and Campazzo (18.4) have been two of the competition's standout performers. Alongside them, Hezonja and Musa will be tasked with taking charge of the attack from the outside (both average over 35% from three). The Bosnian delivered an imperious display the last time Madrid and Río Breogán met at the WiZink, posting 21 points and 6 rebounds.