Real Madrid Basketball overcomes the initial 0-3 with a convincing victory against Partizan Belgrade in the Euroleague. Theo Maledon emerges as a key figure in Pedro Martínez's new scheme, leading a collective game where Edy Tavares and Facu Campazzo also made their mark.
The Real Madrid returns this Thursday to the Movistar Arena to play their first home game of the Euroleague against Partizán. Pedro Martínez relies on the home advantage to overcome the moment of doubt surrounding the team at the start of the season, although the absence of Gabriel Deck complicates the coach's plans.
Nick Smith arrived at Real Madrid as the last signing of the summer with a dual mission: to regain his best form and to become a cornerstone of Pedro Martínez's project. After playing his first Euroleague matches, the American already has 20 minutes of rotation under his belt and is preparing for his debut in Liga Endesa against Obradoiro.
The Real Madrid faces a critical scenario in its third Euroleague match against Hapoel Tel Aviv. A defeat would complete a historic 0-3, the worst continental start in its 68-year history. After losses to Dubai and Anadolu Efes, Pedro Martínez's project faces its first major test.
The 25th of September marks the start of the second edition of the U22 League, a competition designed for young talents from major clubs to grow and aspire to the ACB first team or projects in the NCAA. The Real Madrid, the reigning champion, opens the season at home against Valencia Basket with a revamped roster but with three established leaders.