Real Madrid-Zunder Palencia: unprecedented game at the WiZink Center
The league leaders go in search of their seventh win against an opponent they have never faced before (12:30pm CET).
Real Madrid go into an unprecedented game today in the Liga. They host Zunder Palencia for the seventh game of the season. With no precedents between the two teams, Real Madrid are leaders, with six wins and no defeats, and will try to maintain their unbeaten record against a recently promoted opponent who are highly motivated for their first visit to the WiZink Center.
Zunder Palencia go into the game with one win in the six games played, but in reality it will be a demanding game. Chus Mateo's team put in a great effort three days ago to beat Barça for the third time this season and become leaders of the Euroleague. They have now won 13 consecutive games at the start of the season and the aim is to extend this spectacular run. Opposing them is a team that is in the elite for the first time and made history in their last game by getting their first win against Río Breogán.
Zunder Palencia go into the game with one win in the six games played, but in reality it will be a demanding game. Chus Mateo's team put in a great effort three days ago to beat Barça for the third time this season and become leaders of the Euroleague. They have now won 13 consecutive games at the start of the season and the aim is to extend this spectacular run. Opposing them is a team that is in the elite for the first time and made history in their last game by getting their first win against Río Breogán.
Madrid score almost 20 points more on average than their opponents, with the highest percentage of two-point shots 62.1%. They will have to pay special attention to rebounding, where Zunder Palencia have one of their biggest dangers with Ndiaye, Haarms and Pasecniks. The quartet is completed by newcomer Whittington. Van der Vuurst and Brown are at the helm and they have other scorers such as Benite and Franke. A very competitive opponent, who lost to Manresa and Barça by one point. Against Barça, they lost in overtime.
Aiming for their 14th consecutive win
Last Thursday's win in the Clasico equalled our third best start to a season since 1983-84, with 13. Today we have the chance to continue adding wins to get closer to the 20 of 1987/88 and the 26 of 2013/14. Abalde could play his 200th game in a Real Madrid jersey and Musa his 100th.
Aiming for their 14th consecutive win
Last Thursday's win in the Clasico equalled our third best start to a season since 1983-84, with 13. Today we have the chance to continue adding wins to get closer to the 20 of 1987/88 and the 26 of 2013/14. Abalde could play his 200th game in a Real Madrid jersey and Musa his 100th.