Chus Mateo: “We want to perform well in Badalona against a top team"
“Our team is tenacious, they have an immense capacity to dig in and fight," said the Real Madrid coach.
Chus Mateo spoke to the club's official media channels to discuss the matchup between Joventut and Real Madrid on LaLiga matchday nine: “I hope we can appreciate what it means to win away from home and at the Palau. We want to put in a good performance in Badalona against a top team. Joventut is a well-coached team playing at an impressive level. We'll be up against players who know our guys really well."
“Joventut is a tough place to go due to the atmosphere and because they are so strong at home. Teams are extra motivated when they come up against Real Madrid. Joventut have experienced players who know how to go toe-to-toe with big times.”
Collective effort
“We haven't let our heads drop regardless of results and we're working well. We've been without certain members of the squad at times. There have been a lot of injuries and this team is tenacious, they have an immense capacity to dig in and fight. We have to grit our teeth and stick together."