Abalde: “Baskonia is always a dangerous team, and we must stay focused”
“There are still many things to improve on, and every opponent presents a different challenge,” our player remarked.
Alberto Abalde analyzed the game between Baskonia and Real Madrid for Round 8 of the EuroLeague, which will take place at the Buena Arena in Vitoria (Tuesday, 8:45 pm CEST; Movistar Plus+): “We are very focused on our daily work, on continuing to grow as a team. We are coming off a streak where we’ve been very accurate, and when you’re accurate, everything flows more smoothly, there’s more rhythm, and everyone is happier.”
“We must also be prepared for when the accuracy drops, to keep playing and finding opportunities, doing things well, and pulling through games. With this schedule, there’s not much time to think about anything. Tomorrow, it’s Baskonia, which is always a very tough opponent at home, so we’re focused on this game.”
Mentality
“I believe the principles and values that Pedro Martínez wants from the team have been the same since day one of preseason. The thing is, this is a process, and whether it was those first three defeats in the EuroLeague or now, when we’re on a good streak, we’re clear that we have to keep working. This is a long journey, we have many things to improve on, and every opponent presents a different challenge.”
The opponent
“They are always a dangerous team, regardless of the circumstances, especially at home. A new coach has just arrived, and he will surely make some changes. At home, they will want to take a step forward. We are focused because Baskonia is a team with talent, very good players, and a fan base that will be behind them, making them very intense.”
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