Chus Mateo, coach of the Real Madrid, did not hesitate to point out that “with character and heart games are also won ”.
“It was a very exciting game and pretty for the viewer. We have not turned out as we wanted and we have allowed Barcelona to gain an advantage and we have had to fight a lot to have a chance of victory. Every time we got closer they would leave again,” said Mateo.
“We have had heart and success in the last quarter, we have fought for the rebound and I am happy because the character and the heart also they win games even if a brilliant game is not played, ”he added.
Madrid also surpassed the basket average behind the 75-73 of the Palau the past October 15th.
“It is a victory that tastes good. These matches are like that, emotional, of energy more than success and play well. Barcelona have defended us well at times, but we have recovered 13 balls. It is still another victory in the regular season, but we have exceeded the basket average and that is also important”, concluded Chus Mateo.
With this victory, Madrid is placed with 14 wins and 7 lossesleading Barça in the classification and waiting for what they do Fenerbahce Y olympiacos to be a solo leader.