Real Madrid-Valencia Basket: battle for the top spot in the league
Our team will try to increase their lead over the second-placed team on matchday 16 of the competition (7 pm CET).
A big game with a capital B at the Movistar Arena. Real Madrid, leaders of the Endesa League, host Valencia Basket, who are second with one fewer win, this afternoon (7 pm CET). Both teams are locked in a tight battle for top spot in the tabl,e and a win would allow the Whites to increase their lead.
Real Madrid and Valencia will replay last season's Liga Endesa final. Historically, they have faced each other 97 times, with 67 wins for the Whites and 30 for Pedro Martínez's side. Our team has won five consecutive home games against Valencia in the domestic competition.
Scariolo's side will be looking to round off a great week in front of their home crowd after beating Barcelona less than 48 hours ago in the EuroLeague (80-61). A win against Valencia would see them secure their fifth consecutive victory at a crucial stage of the season.
Tough opponent
Valencia are having a great season. With 15 wins in the league, they lead the statistics for efficiency, points scored, rebounds, assists, three-pointers and dunks.