Chus Mateo: "We lacked energy"
"We gave away a lot of offensive rebounds and offered them second chances," the coach explained after the game against Fenerbahce.
Chus Mateo analysed Euroleague game 28 between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce at the WiZink Center: "We knew that Fenerbahce are a good team, that they are fighting to get into the playoffs and we didn't play well. We lacked energy, especially in the first half, and they took a lead that was salvageable. We got back on our feet in the third quarter and we even had the chance to take the lead, but we conceded a lot of second chances with the offensive rebound and that was key. We hardly hit any three-pointers and it just wasn't our day with our outside shooting."
"I think we lost some of our spirit after winning the Copa del Rey. We put in a great effort and now we have to keep working together because the Euroleague is a very difficult competition. To have lost these three games also means a lot about the season we are having after winning 22. We have to think about the next game. Seasons go on dynamics and you have to be aware of that."
Areas in need of improvement
"We have to pay attention to rebounding and turnovers, because they are two aspects that we need to correct. Today we were not fluid in attack, also because of Fenerbahce's defence, which did a good job. We weren't able to score three-pointers and that's important for us."