NEWS STORY. 22/03/2022. Edu BuenoThe team goes in search of victory to secure home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs (6:30pm CET). Real Madrid faces a tough week that includes a tricky double-round week in the EuroLeague, featuring road trips to Istanbul and Tel Aviv within the space of 48 hours, before hosting Urbas Fuenlabrada in league action on Sunday. This evening sees the Whites face off against the reigning European champions, who remain in the battle to finish amongst the top eight. Our team, who have already qualified for the playoffs, are on the verge of securing home-court advantage. With four games remaining, our destiny is in our own hands. Pablo Laso will definitely be without Alocén, Taylor, Abalde and Causeur and whilst Hanga is a doubt, he does however welcome Thompkins back. We are now into the final furlong of the Regular Season and Real Madrid, with 18 wins to its name, has a five-win buffer over the team in fifth place, which is none other than Anadolu, who has played a game less. Victory tonight would seal a spot amongst the top four. Our team comes into this one fresh from back-to-back wins, against AX Armani Exchange Milan and Asvel. The hosts have been downed twice in the last three rounds, although the Turks are unbeaten on their floor so far this year.

Real Madrid faces a tough week that includes a tricky double-round week in the EuroLeague, featuring road trips to Istanbul and Tel Aviv within the space of 48 hours, before hosting Urbas Fuenlabrada in league action on Sunday. This evening sees the Whites face off against the reigning European champions, who remain in the battle to finish amongst the top eight. Our team, who have already qualified for the playoffs, are on the verge of securing home-court advantage. With four games remaining, our destiny is in our own hands. Pablo Laso will definitely be without Alocén, Taylor, Abalde and Causeur and whilst Hanga is a doubt, he does however welcome Thompkins back. We are now into the final furlong of the Regular Season and Real Madrid, with 18 wins to its name, has a five-win buffer over the team in fifth place, which is none other than Anadolu, who has played a game less. Victory tonight would seal a spot amongst the top four. Our team comes into this one fresh from back-to-back wins, against AX Armani Exchange Milan and Asvel. The hosts have been downed twice in the last three rounds, although the Turks are unbeaten on their floor so far this year.

Video. Anadolu Efes v Real Madrid: all out for victory in Turkey

This will be the 39th instalment of this historic match-up. Madrid holds the upper hand having won 26 times to the Turks’ 12 victories. Anadolu Efes is yet to have booked its spot in the playoffs and Laso’s men will be keen to achieve their next objective as soon as possible, given that after this one, they face a further two road trips (Maccabi and Panathinaikos) before hosting Bayern in the final round. Despite their position in the standings, the Turks are the best-valued team in the EuroLeague (96.1) and rank third in the points stakes (82.8). Madrid lies top of the pile for rebounds (38.9), a facet that proved to be key in handing the Whites a 82-69 victory in the reverse match-up. Defense Meanwhile, the defense is sure to be equally important. Real Madrid is performing to a great standard and will have to once again deliver. The guests allow almost nine points fewer than Anadolu Efes. Atamán’s troops are a really solid unit with a strong roster. Larkin and Micic are their leading lights, but they also boast some other huge talents in Simon, Beaubois, Dunston, Moerman and Pleiss, amongst others. The hosts pose a real threat on the outside and boast versatility on the inside. The madridistas will have to overcome the absentees in their outside game as they open this demanding week with a blockbuster bout.

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