The keys of Sergio Scariolo and Real Madrid before the Euroleague Final Four

The Italian coach reviews Real Madrid's preparation for the Final Four in Athens, highlighting the importance of experience and cohesion.

Raúl González | Tue, 05/19/2026 - 23:09
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Sergio Scariolo, coach of Real Madrid.
Sergio Scariolo, coach of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid's Italian coach, Sergio Scariolo, has analyzed the team's preparation before the Euroleague Final Four in Athens, a stage where the white team will once again face the continental elite in one of the most demanding events of the season. The coach emphasized the importance of accumulated experience and group cohesion as determining factors in the fight for the title.

Real Madrid approaches this edition as its fourth participation in a Final Four, a context that, according to Scariolo, reinforces the team's ability to compete in moments of maximum pressure. The coach highlighted the attitude of the group despite physical difficulties and the absence of key players like Walter Tavares and Alex Len, incidents that have affected the preparation in recent weeks.

Scariolo has insisted that, beyond individual names, the team's performance must be based on cohesion, generosity in the game, and constant competitiveness. In his analysis, these three pillars are essential to aspire to a title in a highly demanding tournament like the Euroleague.

The Italian coach has also emphasized the importance of experience in these types of scenarios, where details often make the difference. Maintaining composure in decisive moments and making the right decisions under pressure are, in his view, key aspects to compete at the highest level.

Garuba, key for Scariolo

Within this structure, Scariolo has pointed out the role of developing players like Usman Garuba, highlighting his evolution during the season and his ability to take on responsibilities within the team's scheme. The coach believes that his progression, along with that of the rest of the group, could be decisive in the collective performance in Athens.

With the Final Four already on the horizon, Real Madrid is preparing for a new opportunity to consolidate its dominance in Europe, supported by the experience of its roster and the solidity of a team that has managed to stay competitive throughout the entire season.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las claves de Sergio Scariolo y el Real Madrid antes de la Final Four de la Euroliga

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