The Unicaja team suffered a heavy 100-70 defeat against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the ACB Cup, ending their participation in the tournament. After the match, coach Ibon Navarro appeared at a press conference to analyze what happened.
Outplayed in every aspect of the game
Navarro began by highlighting Real Madrid's superiority: 'We have been greatly outplayed in many ways, especially by a great team that played at an extraordinary level.' The coach lamented his team's lack of response in key aspects like energy, rebound control, and rhythm.
Self-criticism and gratitude towards the fans
The Unicaja coach acknowledged his team's lack of efficiency in the game and apologized to the fans for not being able to offer them a better spectacle. Despite the defeat, Navarro expressed pride in the team's effort and encouraged them to continue fighting in other competitions like the BCL and the ACB.
Reality facing Real Madrid's superiority
Navarro spared no praise for Real Madrid, highlighting the intensity and level of play shown by the white team. The coach admitted the difficulty of competing at the highest level against a team of that caliber and recognized that Unicaja was surpassed in all aspects of the game.
The coach concluded his remarks expressing pride in the team's attitude and accepting the reality check that the defeat against Real Madrid represented as a sign of the team's current situation.
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