Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Clash in EuroLeague Derby in Cyprus

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are set to face off in a heated EuroLeague derby on Thursday evening in Limassol, Cyprus. This marks the first time Maccabi Tel Aviv will host a game in their new home venue in Cyprus, with approximately 2,000 fans in attendance. The game comes just three days after Maccabi Tel Aviv staged a dramatic comeback from a 23-point deficit to defeat Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final.

In the EuroLeague standings, Hapoel Tel Aviv holds the ninth position with a 6-4 record heading into the 11th round. In contrast, Oded Kattash's Maccabi Tel Aviv squad is struggling at the bottom of the table, in 18th place, with a dismal 2-8 record. Despite halting their losing streak domestically, Maccabi Tel Aviv has suffered four consecutive losses in the EuroLeague, conceding high scores in those games.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, coached by Dimitris Itoudis, is also looking to rebound from recent defeats, including losses to Dubai and Barcelona in the EuroLeague, in addition to their loss in the Winner Cup. Players Vasilije Micić and Tomáš Satoranský, who missed the previous game and were doubtful for this one, have been cleared and included in the roster. Notably, Tomer Ginat is registered for his first European appearance of the season, while Tamar Blatt, Kadin Carrington, and Brynn Kaboklo will not be playing.