Only victory! 6 april 2016
On Thursday, April 7, 2016 BC Khimki within the bounds of Turkish Airlines Euroleague Top 16 will face Real Madrid (Spain) on the road. The beginning of the meeting is at 21.50 msk. Watch live at Match! Igra and Euroleague TV.
OUR OPPONENT
REAL MADRID (SPAIN)
Founded in 1931
Team colors: white and black
Honors: Spanish National League (1957, 1958, 1960-1966, 1968-1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984-1986, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2015), Spanish National Cup (1951, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1960-1962, 1965-1967, 1970-1975, 1977, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993, 2012, 2014, 2015), Spanish Supercup (1985, 2012-2014), Euroleague (1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1995, 2015), Eurocup (2007), Saporta Cup (1984, 1989, 1992, 1997), Korac Cup (1988), Intercontinental Cup (1976-1978, 1981, 2015)
Arena: Barclaycard Center (capacity – 15000)
President: Florentino Perez
Official website: www.realmadrid.com/en/basketball
Watch live at Match! Igra and Euroleague TV.
PRE-GAME QUOTES
Dusko Ivanovic, BC Khimki head coach:
"This is the most important game for both teams so far. After the last game with Olympiacos I said we had chosen the most difficult way to go to the next round but I believe in my team and my players. I think we are ready. We will fight for a win. Actually, Real Madrid is an excellent team as they are the reigning champs of Europe. Many players played there together for many years. They have much talent in offense; they run excellent. In addition, they play at home with the support of the crowd. At the moment they are one of the best teams in Europe. We must believe in ourselves all 40 minutes to win the game. Also we have to stop their excellent transition and control offensive rebounds".
Petteri Koponen, BC Khimki guard:
"It’s a big game for both teams. We have practiced and played hard all year to go as far as possible in the tournament. Now it’s one game and both teams have an opportunity to clinch a playoffs spot. Of course, Real plays at home and in the Euroleague it’s always tough to beat teams on the road. But we go there and for sure, we’ll try to win. It’s our goal. We have already beaten them in Madrid this year and know this is possible again. We have to be focused all 40 minutes and fight for a win. We had many games to put us in a better situation but now we can’t change anything anymore. If we had one final last week with Olympiacos, so now it’s another one for us. It will be tough but we’ll try to execute our game plan to play hard for a win".
REAL MADRID (SPAIN)
Founded in 1931
Team colors: white and black
Honors: Spanish National League (1957, 1958, 1960-1966, 1968-1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984-1986, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2015), Spanish National Cup (1951, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1960-1962, 1965-1967, 1970-1975, 1977, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993, 2012, 2014, 2015), Spanish Supercup (1985, 2012-2014), Euroleague (1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1995, 2015), Eurocup (2007), Saporta Cup (1984, 1989, 1992, 1997), Korac Cup (1988), Intercontinental Cup (1976-1978, 1981, 2015)
Arena: Barclaycard Center (capacity – 15000)
President: Florentino Perez
Official website: www.realmadrid.com/en/basketball
Watch live at Match! Igra and Euroleague TV.
PRE-GAME QUOTES
Dusko Ivanovic, BC Khimki head coach:
"This is the most important game for both teams so far. After the last game with Olympiacos I said we had chosen the most difficult way to go to the next round but I believe in my team and my players. I think we are ready. We will fight for a win. Actually, Real Madrid is an excellent team as they are the reigning champs of Europe. Many players played there together for many years. They have much talent in offense; they run excellent. In addition, they play at home with the support of the crowd. At the moment they are one of the best teams in Europe. We must believe in ourselves all 40 minutes to win the game. Also we have to stop their excellent transition and control offensive rebounds".
Petteri Koponen, BC Khimki guard:
"It’s a big game for both teams. We have practiced and played hard all year to go as far as possible in the tournament. Now it’s one game and both teams have an opportunity to clinch a playoffs spot. Of course, Real plays at home and in the Euroleague it’s always tough to beat teams on the road. But we go there and for sure, we’ll try to win. It’s our goal. We have already beaten them in Madrid this year and know this is possible again. We have to be focused all 40 minutes and fight for a win. We had many games to put us in a better situation but now we can’t change anything anymore. If we had one final last week with Olympiacos, so now it’s another one for us. It will be tough but we’ll try to execute our game plan to play hard for a win".
