El Clásico takes center stage in EuroLeague tonight at 20:45 at the Movistar Arena in Madrid for Round 27 of the competition. Real Madrid, currently 11th in the standings with a 13-13 record, faces Barcelona, who sit 9th with a 14-12 record. The game will be officiated by Ilija Belosevic, Borys Ryzhyk, and Milos Koljensic. The three previous encounters this season have all gone Madrid’s way: 89-83 in the Supercopa, 97-90 in overtime in EuroLeague, and 73-71 in the ACB.
Probable Rosters
Real Madrid: Campazzo, Llull, Feliz, Abalde, Rathan-Mayes, Hezonja, Hugo, Musa, Ibaka, Tavares, Garuba, Fernando.
Barcelona: Satoransky, Villar, Anderson, Brizuela, Abrines, Parker, Parra, Metu, Hernangómez, Fall, Keita.
Key Absences and Short Rotations
Chus Mateo will be without Deck but still has depth with players like Llull, Abalde, Feliz, and Garuba ready to contribute off the bench. Real Madrid has had an inconsistent season and recently lost Dennis Smith Jr. without signing a replacement, making stability crucial as they fight for a playoff spot.
Joan Peñarroya faces a much bigger challenge, with a lengthy injury list that includes Laprovittola, Vesely, Punter, and Núñez. The Barcelona coach has called up two young prospects, Raúl Villar and Sayon Keita, to fill out the roster. Satoransky will be forced to play heavy minutes as the team’s only true point guard, while Brizuela and Anderson may need to step in as emergency ball-handlers.
A Crucial Clásico for the Playoff Race
Both teams enter this Clásico with one goal: securing a victory to stay in the playoff race. Real Madrid needs consistency after an up-and-down season, while Barcelona must overcome their injury crisis and fight for an important road win. The absence of key players could make the game unpredictable, potentially bringing unexpected heroes to the forefront. Madrid has dominated the matchup this season, winning all three previous meetings, but in a Clásico, anything can happen. Barcelona will give everything to turn the tide.
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