Chus Mateo: “We have to strike a good balance between offense and defense'
“Olympiacos are top level opposition and our mental strength on court will be crucial", said Hezonja.
Real Madrid head to Olympiacos on Euroleague matchday 20, and Chus Mateo and Mario Hezonja assessed this Friday's clash in Athens 8:00pm CET. The coach reflected: “We'll have to defend really well in order to stop their counter-attacking play. But it's not just about that, as I always say, we'll have to strike a good balance between offense and defense, and attack smartly to make sure Olympiacos can't run freely”.
“If we want to win it, we'll have to be highly focused on their turf, we know we're going to a tough court. We're up against a team who will demand we get that balance between attack and defense right".
Hezonja: “We have a great defense"
“Every game is important for us. Olympiacos are top level opposition and they're having a great season. It will be a big game for us. They've been playing together for a long time and it's going to be tough. We have a great defense and we're doing a good job in offense too. Our mental strength and energy on court are going to be crucial.
“If we want to win it, we'll have to be highly focused on their turf, we know we're going to a tough court. We're up against a team who will demand we get that balance between attack and defense right".
Hezonja: “We have a great defense"
“Every game is important for us. Olympiacos are top level opposition and they're having a great season. It will be a big game for us. They've been playing together for a long time and it's going to be tough. We have a great defense and we're doing a good job in offense too. Our mental strength and energy on court are going to be crucial.