Chus Mateo: “We have to be ready both physically and mentally for this schedule”
'We have to keep the focus and energy we've shown in the last few games,' said Sergio Rodríguez ahead of the clash against Panathinaikos.
Chus Mateo and Sergio Rodríguez discussed Real Madrid's match against Panathinaikos, in round 22 of the Euroleague Wednesday, 8:45pm CET. The coach explained: "They're a very talented side and you can't allow them free reign. You have to defend as a team. You have to be together, close them down in defence, rebound and play our game. It's important not to waste chances to win at home. The Euroleague is very evenly matched and there is no room to relax".
"I also want to thank the fans for the support they gave us in the last Euroleague game. We're going to try to defend our home court as well as we can, it's always easier with our fans' help. They're always there but we felt their support even more the other day and I wanted to thank them for that".
"I also want to thank the fans for the support they gave us in the last Euroleague game. We're going to try to defend our home court as well as we can, it's always easier with our fans' help. They're always there but we felt their support even more the other day and I wanted to thank them for that".
Schedule
"It is what it is and we can't do anything about it. We accept the game rules because they're the same for everyone. We're training less than we would like because we're travelling, but we try not to complain. We want to stay strong and be ready for whatever comes our way. We have to be ready both physically and mentally. We're working well in general. We have a very high demand on ourselves".
Sergio Rodríguez: "Panathinaikos is a tough opponent"
"Panathinaikos is a very talented team in every position, they're a tough side. The most important thing will be our energy out on the court from the start. We're on a good run and we have to keep the focus and energy we've shown in the last few games. Hopefully the crowd at the WiZink will get behind us as they always do because it will make everything easier".
"It is what it is and we can't do anything about it. We accept the game rules because they're the same for everyone. We're training less than we would like because we're travelling, but we try not to complain. We want to stay strong and be ready for whatever comes our way. We have to be ready both physically and mentally. We're working well in general. We have a very high demand on ourselves".
Sergio Rodríguez: "Panathinaikos is a tough opponent"
"Panathinaikos is a very talented team in every position, they're a tough side. The most important thing will be our energy out on the court from the start. We're on a good run and we have to keep the focus and energy we've shown in the last few games. Hopefully the crowd at the WiZink will get behind us as they always do because it will make everything easier".