These are two teams that know each other very well, so the small details will decide the game. Scariolo‘s side will need to step up in the paint given the significant absences of Tavares and Len. More than ever, they will need to lean on unity and the experience of players like Campazzo, Hezonjaor captain Sergio Llullwho is playing in his 12th Final Four, matching Sloukas and Khryapa at the top.
Perfect record in an all-Spanish semifinal
Valencia comes into the matchup after a comeback victory in the quarterfinals against Panathinaikos. They are a very dangerous team, full of confidence, and led by Montero, who was named the playoffs MVP. For Real Madrid, it’s not new to face a Spanish team in the round before the final. In the four previous instances, all against Barcelona, they have emerged victorious (2013, 2014, 2022, and 2023). This evening, they aim for a spot in the EuroLeague final.
