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vs. Real Madrid: Analysis and Forecast Real Madrid and Valencia will square off at home in Round 21 of the EuroLeague.
Real Madrid comes into this match fresh off an emphatic 92:71 victory over Bayern in the previous round, finishing with a score of 18-2, enough than sufficient to secure first place in the EuroLeague. Mario Hezonja with 17 points and Vincent Poirier with 18 points were the most impressive players against the German squad.
Without a doubt, Real Madrid is the greatest team in Europe right now. They came into this season full of confidence after winning the EuroLeague as small underdogs the previous year. Facundo Campazzo was also joined by this team to the championship squad, which proved to be a very successful combination. It's mastery of rhythm that distinguishes Real Madrid. Their best attribute right now seems to be that once they go ahead, they almost never let their opponent challenge them.
From the frontcourt to the backcourt, this team is full of players that are very skilled and have a winning formula. Some players appear to have progressed, Mario Hezonja among them. One of the most vital players on the Real Madrid team right now, the Croatian wing is developing into a more capable player than before.
On their home court, Valencia suffered two heartbreaking defeats in the previous two rounds. She was surpassed by Panathinaikos first, but Zalgiris shocked everyone by winning 84:79. Brandon Davies scored 18 points and Chris Jones scored 13. Valencia dropped to ninth place in the table with a 10–10 score as a result of this loss.
This club merely reiterated what it said last season—that it can compete in the EuroLeague. Alex Mumbru, the head coach of one of the strongest defensive teams in Europe, is a prime example of the value of coaching continuity. Before the season began, they added Semi Ojeleye, Brandon Davies, and Stefan Jovic, which has helped Valencia appear like a legitimate postseason contender. Furthermore, with the addition of Justin Anderson and Kevin Pangos to the roster, Valencia should only get better as the season progresses and the new players adjust.
Valencia has shown in their first two encounters that they are a formidable opponent for Real Madrid; even though they were defeated, they were still able to play at a slower tempo and in their preferred style. Valencia will need to play that strong defense and game in this match as well. Alex Mumbru's team needs to respond after losing two straight games. Valencia won't likely lose by a bigger margin than the given handicap, in our opinion.
