Maccabi Tel Aviv Confident Ahead of EuroLeague Clash with Real Madrid
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Real Madrid in Belgrade for a EuroLeague game on Thursday, with Maccabi currently 16th and Real Madrid ninth. Despite the absence of injured player Iffe Lundberg, Maccabi expressed confidence in their ability to win. Player Bonzie Colson anticipates a tough, physical game against a talented Real Madrid team.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Real Madrid in Belgrade for a EuroLeague game on Thursday.
- Maccabi is 16th in the standings (2-4), while Real Madrid is ninth (3-3 after a 0-3 start).
- Injured player Iffe Lundberg will miss the game for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Maccabi expressed confidence in their ability to win the difficult matchup.
- Player Bonzie Colson anticipates a physical and tough game against Real Madrid.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to host Real Madrid on Thursday at 9:05 PM in Belgrade's Pionir arena for their seventh EuroLeague game. The Israeli team currently sits 16th in the standings with a 2-4 record, while Real Madrid is ninth with three consecutive wins after starting the season 0-3.
Maccabi arrived in Belgrade on Wednesday evening after their final practice in Tel Aviv. The team will be without injured player Iffe Lundberg, a key leader in many games. John DiBartolomeo will return to the roster, with increased playing time expected for Jalen Adams, Yovel Zoosman, and Tamir Blatt.
Despite Lundberg's absence, the club expressed confidence in their ability to overcome the challenging opponent. "We are not coming with a 'give up' attitude, but with an attitude that we can win this game," a club representative stated. "We have the abilities, it won't be easy, but we don't see this game as impossible." The team hopes to secure a victory.
Player Bonzie Colson described the upcoming game as "another physical and tough game." He acknowledged Real Madrid as a talented, experienced, and well-coached team that plays at a fast pace, similar to other Spanish opponents. Colson anticipates an enjoyable game and hopes for a Maccabi win, noting they have had several practices to prepare.
