Casademont Zaragoza Seeks First Home Win Against Lleida This Sunday

Casademont Zaragoza Targets Copa del Rey Amid Liga Endesa Start

Casademont Zaragoza holds a 2-1 record in the early stages of the Liga Endesa season, driven by a buzzer-beating shot against Tenerife and a road victory in La Coruña. The club currently sits in seventh place in the standings heading into a crucial home fixture at the Pabellón Príncipe Felipe. Nico Brussino emphasized the squad’s ambitions following their recent matches, pointing directly toward qualification for the Copa del Rey as a primary target for the roster. Queremos jugar la Copa del Rey, es el deseo de todos. Se trata de una competición muy linda, de una gran experiencia, Brussino stated. The team is now prioritizing a win on their home court, with Brussino noting, Hemos ganado como visitantes, que es lo más difícil. Ahora necesitamos sumar en nuestra pista, y lo vamos a demostrar el domingo.

Roster Integration and Forward Ambitions for the Squad

Nico Brussino returned to Casademont Zaragoza after five years away, following international duty with the Argentine national selection that delayed his preseason arrival. During his official presentation, Brussino outlined broader ambitions for the club, including securing international competition berths and fighting at the highest domestic level. The forward also reunited with Caleb Homesley, with whom he previously reached a Eurocup final at Dreamland Gran Canaria, noting their established on-court chemistry. Regarding his return to the city, Brussino added, Tengo muchas ganas de que llegue el momento de reencontrarme con la Marea Roja y jugar para ellos.

Physical Test Awaiting Against Lleida at Príncipe Felipe

Casademont Zaragoza returns to home court to face Lleida, a side that opened its campaign with an upset win against Valencia Basket at the Roig Arena before sustaining losses against San Pablo Burgos and in Santiago de Compostela. Brussino cautioned that the opponent brings an aggressive, physical style built around returning core players. No será fácil ganar, Brussino stated regarding the upcoming matchup, stressing the need to neutralize Catalan transition offense.

Squad Depth and Tactical Outlook Under Gonzalo García de Vitoria

Gonzalo García de Vitoria integrates late-arriving internationals including Brussino, Bell-Haynes, and Blumbergs into a heavily retooled roster. While external expectations place individual pressure on marquee arrivals, Brussino dismissed personal scoring targets in favor of collective locker room cohesion.