Laso: “I feel really proud of the team's work”
“I'll remember the spirit, the desire and the heart that the team had to win, with the support of a fantastic Palacio”, said Llull.
Pablo Laso and Sergio Llull analysed Real Madrid’s victory against Olimpia Milan in round 29 of the EuroLeague. The coach had the following to say after the clash at the WiZink Center: “Well done to the team for the victory. It was a really competitive match. We played really well and built up a small lead at the start but they’re a strong team, they stayed in the game and we couldn't break them down. The result in the second half shows how evenly matched the game was and it had to go to overtime. I’m delighted with the victory and the team's hard work. They showed great spirit in a tough match that was very important in terms of qualification. First, to secure the playoff spot and then to secure home court advantage".
"That is Real Madrid. We experienced it yesterday at the Bernabéu and this is an example of what the team displayed today. I'm really proud of the way the crowd reacted and how they rallied behind us. I was saying the other day that we’re the ones who have to push the people first and the team’s done that. You have to show that spirit and that's what they conveyed to the crowd and we got that back from the fans. The spirit is essential and we managed to win on that basis. We felt that the team was transmitting that. I feel really proud of the team's work".
Praise for the team
"Wins give you confidence in what you are doing and if you don't win you start thinking you’re doing something wrong. Williams-Goss had a great game and I value a lot of things. His defence was amazing today. Inside a team you have to value those situations and I'm pleased with everyone's game".
"Randolph is fine, there’s no problem for me. He's been out for a year. We have a lot of rotation options for our centers. That doesn't mean I’m not banking on him. I'm still confident that he can deliver a lot for us. He’s going to be available and he has to be ready. Deck is a really important player for us and we value very highly The worst thing is we couldn’t have him from the start".
"That is Real Madrid. We experienced it yesterday at the Bernabéu and this is an example of what the team displayed today. I'm really proud of the way the crowd reacted and how they rallied behind us. I was saying the other day that we’re the ones who have to push the people first and the team’s done that. You have to show that spirit and that's what they conveyed to the crowd and we got that back from the fans. The spirit is essential and we managed to win on that basis. We felt that the team was transmitting that. I feel really proud of the team's work".
Praise for the team
"Wins give you confidence in what you are doing and if you don't win you start thinking you’re doing something wrong. Williams-Goss had a great game and I value a lot of things. His defence was amazing today. Inside a team you have to value those situations and I'm pleased with everyone's game".
"Randolph is fine, there’s no problem for me. He's been out for a year. We have a lot of rotation options for our centers. That doesn't mean I’m not banking on him. I'm still confident that he can deliver a lot for us. He’s going to be available and he has to be ready. Deck is a really important player for us and we value very highly The worst thing is we couldn’t have him from the start".
On Llull
"Llull was having a magnificent season until the COVID-19 stoppage. He played a lesser role but every time he came on he was highly productive. He was playing at a superb level. Then he might’ve had a bit of a dip following the break. Llull always displays the spirit and has been extremely important in the moments when we’ve been struggling. I never have any doubts about him".
Llull: “We’re pleased with the performance and the victory”
"The team needed this result and even more so against a direct competitor. We’re pleased with the performance and the win. The team’s been working well but we’d been on a bad run of results. In the end, during such a long season there are moments like that, but you have to get through them and we won again today. It's a win that is worth double for us".
Support at the Palacio
"We battled hard, we defended well. No match is perfect but I'll remember the spirit, the desire and the heart that the team had to win, with the support of a fantastic Palacio. The way forward is to work hard the whole game. When there’s a close finish, you have to know how to handle it. I think we have players with experience in this type of match. Today it was an important game for us. We managed to force overtime and then claim the win. When the Palacio is like this, it's easier for us. They drive us on to win".
"Llull was having a magnificent season until the COVID-19 stoppage. He played a lesser role but every time he came on he was highly productive. He was playing at a superb level. Then he might’ve had a bit of a dip following the break. Llull always displays the spirit and has been extremely important in the moments when we’ve been struggling. I never have any doubts about him".
Llull: “We’re pleased with the performance and the victory”
"The team needed this result and even more so against a direct competitor. We’re pleased with the performance and the win. The team’s been working well but we’d been on a bad run of results. In the end, during such a long season there are moments like that, but you have to get through them and we won again today. It's a win that is worth double for us".
Support at the Palacio
"We battled hard, we defended well. No match is perfect but I'll remember the spirit, the desire and the heart that the team had to win, with the support of a fantastic Palacio. The way forward is to work hard the whole game. When there’s a close finish, you have to know how to handle it. I think we have players with experience in this type of match. Today it was an important game for us. We managed to force overtime and then claim the win. When the Palacio is like this, it's easier for us. They drive us on to win".