After four games at Panathinaikos, Oded Katash’s balance stands at three wins and a lone loss, not a bad start at all. Tomorrow (Wednesday, 22:00) the Israeli coach expects a particularly difficult hurdle in the form of an away game against Real Madrid in the 22nd round of the Euroleague.
Pao comes after a 78:94 victory over Moscow Khimki as well as an 89:98 league victory over Larissa. Despite these victories, one thing is clear – with such a defense, which absorbs so many points, it will be very difficult for the Greeks to come away with a victory from the Spanish capital.
Katsch. Surprise Real?
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“The team is getting better day by day. The players and I are getting to know each other better,” Katsch said ahead of the meeting. The Israeli coach also commented on the opponent and the fact that his team will play without two of its key players, the injured Yannis Papatro and Yorgos Papianis: “We always come to win. The hall in Madrid is one of the hardest to play, Our significant players. “
Katsch explained how his team could stay on top of things against Real: “Against a big team like Real, the key will be to slow down their pace, and get them out of their pace.”
Lasso. Real must win
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Real’s situation is of course much better than that of Panathinaikos in the Euroleague, but it is in negative momentum with three losses from its last four games, including 86:84 at Menora Mivtachim Hall against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Sergio Yui may return.