Real Madrid seeks to win again against Red Star in the EuroLeague

The Real Madrid faces a new challenge in the EuroLeague with the intention of recovering from the domestic setback against Panathinaikos. The Madrid team, coached by Pedro Martínez, needs to return to the winning path at the Movistar Arena, where they suffered their first defeat this season in European competition. With a record of 6-4, the whites aim to close in on the group of teams chasing the playoff spots, where several teams have seven victories.

Schedule, television, and details of the match

The match between Real Madrid and Red Star will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM (local time) at the Movistar Arena in Madrid. The broadcast will be handled by Movistar Plus+, the platform that airs all EuroLeague games in Spain. This will be the eleventh round of the continental competition, where both teams seek to solidify their chances in a season that is highly competitive at the top of the table.

The match occurs in a context where Real Madrid has shown an irregular trajectory. The whites started the campaign with three consecutive losses to Dubai, Anadolu Efes, and Hapoel, but subsequently strung together six consecutive wins that allowed them to enter the fray. However, the defeat against Panathinaikos in the previous round has put a halt to their progress and presents an opportunity to show character against a well-performing rival.

Real Madrid seeks to recover at home

The last European commitment of Real Madrid at the Movistar Arena ended in defeat: 112-115 against Panathinaikos in round 10, marking the first time the whites lost at home in this EuroLeague. Before that setback, Pedro Martínez's team had won their three home games against Partizan (86-76), ASVEL (111-92), and Fenerbahçe (95-76), demonstrating that the Movistar Arena is a fortress where the whites know how to impose their game.

Beyond the European competition, Real Madrid maintains an impeccable record in the Liga Endesa. Last Sunday, the white team defeated UCAM Murcia with a score of 90-71, confirming that their competitive level remains high in the domestic arena. This contrast between the EuroLeague and the Spanish league suggests that the whites have the capacity to compete but need to demonstrate more consistency in the top continental competition.

Immediate reaction needed

With a 6-4 record, Real Madrid is one win away from reaching the group of teams with seven victories that are chasing leader Panathinaikos (8-2). In that zone are Barcelona, Olympiacos, Dubai, Valencia Basket, and Fenerbahçe, all with 7-3 records. A victory against Red Star would allow the whites to move closer to that group of contenders and regain confidence after the setback against the Greeks. Pedro Martínez knows the importance of this match in the context of the season.

Red Star arrives in good form

The Red Star of Ibon Navarro arrives in Madrid with a record of 7-3 and a positive streak that allows them to be among the pursuers of the top spot. The Spanish coach, who leads the Serbian team, has shown the ability to achieve results away from home, which is crucial in the EuroLeague where travel is frequent and demanding. The last victory of the Serbian team came precisely in Piraeus, where they defeated Olympiacos with a score of 57-62 in the previous round.

Red Star has three victories in its away games, with wins in the courts of Dubai (58-77), ASVEL (82-84), and Olympiacos. Their only setback outside Belgrade came in the derby against Partizan (85-82), demonstrating that they are a competitive team that knows how to compete on any court. With three victories in their last four outings, the Serbian team arrives in Madrid with confidence and the intention of continuing to climb the standings.

Visitor strength of the Serbian team

Red Star's ability to win away from home is one of the most notable aspects of their campaign. Ibon Navarro has built a disciplined team that does not get intimidated on the road, something that Real Madrid must keep in mind. The Serbian team competes with defensive intensity and capitalizes on its offensive opportunities, as evidenced by their victory against Olympiacos in Piraeus.

Red Star's 7-3 record places them in the group of pursuers, sharing that zone with Barcelona, Olympiacos, Dubai, Valencia Basket, and Fenerbahçe. All these teams have seven victories and are looking to close in on Panathinaikos, who leads with 8-2. This competitive context makes every match crucial for each team's options to maintain or improve their position in the standings.

Context of round 11

Round 11 of the EuroLeague features several interesting matches. That same night, at 8:30 PM, Valencia Basket hosts Bayern Munich at the Roig Arena, in another of the scheduled matches. The Real Madrid vs Red Star match is played at 9:00 PM at the Movistar Arena, offering Spanish fans the opportunity to follow the continental competition during prime time.

This match between Real Madrid and Red Star represents an opportunity for both teams to improve their position in the standings. The whites need to recover from the defeat against Panathinaikos and demonstrate that they can compete regularly at the Movistar Arena. Red Star, for its part, seeks to solidify its positive streak and continue accumulating victories to remain among the teams vying for the top spot. The EuroLeague is a competition where consistency and the ability to react are decisive, and both teams are aware of this.

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