He real Madridin one of its strangest seasons in recent years, will be seen this Thursday (20.45, Movistar Plus) against the Barcelonathe second classic of 2024-25. A duel that will pit two teams that have embraced irregularity in recent weeks. While the whites are tenth with five wins and six losses, the Blaugranas do not have much more to boast about, as they occupy eighth position with seven wins in 11 games.
In fact, the Catalans have just suffered a harsh correction in the last day against the Bayern in Municha game in which they conceded 100 points and where German forward Andreas Obst added eleven triples, a historical record in the competition.
Madrid, for its part, recovered some spirit last Thursday against Alba Berlin, bottom of the Euroleague, which it defeated with superiority (98-84) after having added five defeats in its last six international matches.
The classic after news for both sides. Barcelona will be able to see how their new signing, the Brazilian, debuts Raul Netopoint guard signed until the end of the campaign after the serious injury of Nicolás Laprovittola, who will not wear short again, at least, until October 2025.
Madrid, after recovering Dzanan Musa and Andrés Feliz from the infirmary, will now be able to count on the Spanish international Usman Garubawho has suffered many physical problems since his return to the merengue discipline last summer.
«Winning the first away game would be a good starting point, but it is a long season and we have to think about it day by day. The path will be different from other years. “We have to stay away from certain emotions whether you win or lose,” said the Madrid coach. Chus Mateo.
«A Barça-Madrid is always a special, different match, many times it doesn’t matter what dynamics you have. It is a game that means a lot for Spanish basketball and the fans. The players are waiting for it,” said his Barça namesake, Joan Penarroyawho debuted on the Catalan bench in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup on September 21. On that occasion, Madrid won the duel (89-83).
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