Coach Banchi’s statements during the pre-match press conference Virtus Bologna-Panathinaikos

Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Tip-off tomorrow, Friday, November 15, 8:30 p.m. Unipol Arena (Bologna).

Sky Sport, DAZN and Nettuno Bologna Uno.

Referees: DAMIR JAVOR, ARTURAS SUKYS, SASO PETEK.

Out: Devontae Cacok.

The Unipol Arena ticket office will be open tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 p.m.

On the occasion of the Euroleague home game at the Unipol Arena, thanks to the agreement between Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Tper S.p.A., the special Tper 975 line will be active, a direct connection service, without intermediate stops, between Bologna Central Station and the Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno. All info here.

Coach Banchi’s statements on the eve of the game: “The arrival of the defending champions Panathinaikos imposes an additional effort, to bring our performance to the level of a team already capable of expressing its full potential. It will be our task to dictate the pace of the game, starting with a solid and careful defense, which will give impetus to a high-level game. A decisive aspect will also be how much we will be able to express in terms of quality and continuity, deserving the support of our public, which will play a decisive role in pushing our team to achieve the feat.”

Achille Polonara’s pre-game: “Panathinaikos can count on one of the longest rosters in the EuroLeague and very talented players. We will have to try to limit their offense, they are a team that scores a lot and so we will have to do a great job on defense and play like we did with Maccabi, aggressive, moving the ball well on offense, pushed by our fan.”