The Euroleague Appeals Judge Upholds Sanction Against Facundo Campazzo

The Argentine guard will miss the Euroleague game against Baskonia.

Raúl González | Mon, 10/14/2024 - 16:39
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Campazzo: 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists in his game with the caution against Partizan.
Campazzo: 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists in his game with the caution against Partizan.

Following the temporary suspension of the sanction against Facundo Campazzo, the Euroleague Appeals Judge has ultimately upheld the punishment for his incident with the officiating crew in the game against Bayern Munich. This decision puts Real Madrid in a challenging position for the upcoming Euroleague match against Baskonia, as the Argentine guard will be unable to participate, dealing a heavy blow to the rotation overseen by Chus Mateo.

The absence of Campazzo, coupled with the injury to Andres Feliz, exacerbates the team's issues at the point guard position. Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Alberto Abalde will be the main options to assume that role on short notice, but the limited depth at this position could impact the team's performance, especially at a crucial stage of the season where each defeat carries significant weight in a demanding competition like the Euroleague.

Real Madrid is coming off a loss in the Endesa League against Bilbao Basket (83-79), adding more pressure heading into the next game. Without Campazzo, who played a pivotal role under the precautionary measure in the victory against Partizan Belgrade with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists, Chus Mateo loses his primary playmaker and leader on the court. To overcome this adversity, the team will need to rely on its collective strength and explore new ways to create opportunities.

The contributions of key players like Dzanan Musa and Mario Hezonja will be crucial, while figures such as Serge Ibaka, Gabriel Deck, and Rathan-Mayes himself must step up to keep the team competitive. Real Madrid will strive to avoid dropping to a 1-2 record in the Euroleague, which would complicate their season start.

The game against Baskonia, scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, will be a true test for the Whites as they fight to stay near the top of the standings and overcome the challenges they face at this stage.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Juez de Apelación de la Euroliga ratifica la sanción a Facundo Campazzo