Real Madrid carries the worst away record among last season’s Euroleague postseason qualifiers into its upcoming fixture, having finished the prior campaign with a 6-13 balance on the road, MARCA reported. The team opened the current continental schedule with an 0-3 away mark before securing an away victory against Partizan last week.
The Unipol Forum Challenge
Real Madrid travels to face EA7 Emporio Armani Milan at the Unipol Forum. While Milan currently holds an 1-3 record at the bottom of the Euroleague standings, the Italian venue has posed significant hurdles for the Spanish club in recent seasons. Real Madrid enters the match carrying a three-game losing streak in Milan.
“Es un equipo que tiene muchísima variabilidad táctica en defensa, hacen muchísimas cosas diferentes. Tenemos que estar leyendo y adaptándonos a todas las cosas que van a ir haciendo,” said Real Madrid head coach Pedro Martínez regarding the opponent’s defensive schemes.
Gabi Deck Sidelined for Months
The squad’s traveling roster faces further depletion following a significant injury to Gabi Deck. The forward sustained a left shoulder injury requiring surgery, with an estimated recovery period of five to six months. What initially appeared to be a brief two-game absence has transformed into a long-term layoff for the forward, who will miss the trip to Italy.
Tactical Adjustments on the Road
Pedro Martínez emphasized the importance of squad identity ahead of the Milan fixture. “Hemos de ser fieles a los valores que entrenamos y a la identidad que queremos tener. Y pensar que tenemos que ir mejorando cosas con el día a día,” the coach stated. The team looks to build upon its recent performance in Belgrade to overcome historical difficulties at the Unipol Forum.
Upcoming Euroleague Schedule
Real Madrid continues its Euroleague campaign away from the Movistar Arena against Milan, seeking consecutive road wins after breaking its initial slump last week.
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