The second stage of Xavi Pascual with Barça began on November 20 with a Anadolu Efes – Barça (74-73 loss in the last second). Now, a month later, the team returns to Istanbul with nine consecutive victories behind them, which fills the team with confidence before the Fenerbahce – Barça this Tuesday (6:45 p.m., Movistar+).
After the three spectacular victories of last week, the team has carried out training at the Palau Blaugrana before flying to Istanbul, with the casualties of Will Clyburn (absent for six weeks due to an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg), Toko Shengelia and Juan Núñez. The young man completes the call Easy Keita. Barça is the team in the competition that steals the most balls per game (7.6) and the one with the best percentage in triples (39.2%).
The team is co-leader of the Euroleague, with the same 12 victories as Hapoel, while Fenerbahce is fifth, with one game less, and has 10 victories. In the Turkish league, they are second with seven wins. “They are the current champion, they have a very long squad and it is a very well-trained team,” explains Xavi Pascual. The Barça coach highlights that “both teams will work defensively to control the opposing team’s strengths. It will be an interesting match for the fan who likes to follow the game tactically.”
Xavi Pascual also emphasizes that “the team is working very well and the results are supporting us.” “Despite the losses, the team must be strong and find solutions.”
Miles Norris He also spoke to the Club’s media, highlighting that “the sensations are good and that it will be an entertaining match, in a pavilion with a great atmosphere.”
In terms of precedents between both teams, the Turks have achieved 12 victories and Barça 26. The match referees will be Tomislav Hordov, Ioannis Foufis and Luka Kardum.
