Pedro Martínez makes his debut in Madrid with the Super Cup as his goal

Pedro Martínez appeared at his first press conference as coach of Real Madrid on Tuesday at noon, in a key day leading up to the trip to Dubai. The legendary Spanish coach discussed his first impressions about the project, the club's structure, and the immediate objectives with a completely renewed team.

Excitement and professionalism on the white bench

The new coach of Real Madrid conveyed optimism about his arrival at the Madrid entity, although he was also realistic regarding the challenges ahead. "I am enjoying the experience. There will be tough days ahead, and I will surely handle it poorly when we lose, but I am enjoying the experience and the great professionalism of the club," Martínez told the media present.

Martínez praised the resources available at the club: "The technical staff is incredible; the facilities are incredible; professionalism at all levels is maximum. I also perceive a very high demand." The coach acknowledged that the level of expectation at Real Madrid is high, which represents both a responsibility and an opportunity to prove his worth in one of the most demanding benches in European basketball.

A personal and professional challenge

During his speech, Martínez reflected on the significance of coaching Real Madrid. "It is good to test myself and know that the club has very high expectations and that I, personally, have to give my best every day because that is what the club expects from me," the Spanish coach explained. He added that "living up to those expectations is also a great challenge, and with that mindset, I try to achieve my best every day."

The coach positively assessed the sports structure of Real Madrid, differentiating his current role from those he held in previous clubs. "In other clubs, I had more responsibility in choosing the players. I am much more comfortable now. My opinion is valued, but there are other people responsible for understanding the market and deciding what type of player is needed," Martínez detailed, expressing satisfaction with the delegation of functions in the club's organizational structure.

Juan Carlos Sánchez, a key figure in the signing

Martínez devoted part of his appearance to speak about Juan Carlos Sánchez, who returns to high positions in the Real Madrid management and was instrumental in his arrival. "Juan Carlos Sánchez was the person. When I spoke with him, I had some doubts at first, but the conviction he conveyed and the great interest he showed made me feel that he believed in my work and I was the ideal coach for Madrid," the coach recalled.

The coach emphasized the importance of the management's support in his decision to join the Madrid project. "That interest from a person whom I respect a lot was decisive," he stated, acknowledging the crucial role Sánchez played in his appointment to the white bench. This trust placed by the management reinforces Real Madrid's commitment to Martínez as a technical solution for the season.

The Euroleague Supercup as an immediate priority

Martínez concluded his speech by discussing the first objective of the season: the Euroleague Supercup. The team will face Dubai in this inaugural edition of the tournament, to be held in Abu Dhabi. The coach was clear about the importance of this competition: "It is paramount; it is like a Final Four. We live in the present, and the most important competition we have to play right now is this."

The Spanish coach emphasized the need to maintain focus on the current competitive situation without getting distracted by distant goals. "Once it's over, we'll focus on the next. Right now, it has to be the most important competition of the year," Martínez concluded, making clear his philosophy of concentration on each challenge presented. This mindset reflects his experience in elite competitions and his ability to manage pressure in decisive moments.

With this press conference, Pedro Martínez set the tone for his tenure at Real Madrid: professionalism, demand, and focus on immediate objectives. His arrival represents a change of direction for the white entity, which trusts that the legendary coach will be able to lead the team to new heights of success in the upcoming European and domestic competitions.

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