Barcelona(Mavrokefalidis) - Real Madrid(Reyes)

Equal opponents and here we can expect a good fight between these teams. Manresa can boast one of the better defense ratings in the league and overall has become a very serious team over the past couple of seasons. Bilbao is also defense-oriented, lacking a strong offense which often results in a lack of productivity and the need to work hard on defense. Before the holidays, I don't think the players will be lazy on defense and will give their all, as the victory would bring good emotions for the holidays.

After a double EL week and a consecutive match, it would be incomprehensible if Barcelona wanted to score 95 points, which is given to them. The total is insanely high, and even though they are playing against Andorra on the other side, this season Andorra is not playing badly, and Barcelona, who is struggling on all fronts this season, should not expect an easy match. The team has a lot of veterans, and even though they are not defending this season, playing 3 matches in 5 days is a lot for anyone. I hope for a more even and less result-driven fight than the bukai [refers to the betting industry] seem to see.

After a double Euroleague week and another consecutive match, it would be incomprehensible if Barcelona wanted to score 95 points, which is what they are allowed. The total is insanely high, and even though they are playing Andorra on the other side, this season they have been playing quite well and Barcelona, who is struggling on all fronts this season, should not expect an easy match. The team has a lot of veterans, and even though they are not defending their title this season, playing 3 matches in 5 days is a lot for anyone. I hope for a closer and less result-oriented game than the bookies are predicting.

The match of the day. Both teams after 2 weeks of double training with different moods. Valencia received a shock when facing their first defeat against not just anyone, but the completely low-rated Lietkabelis. I have no doubt that they were preparing for the match at home against Real and had already written down a win in advance. Despite that, I believe that Real is not in a better form, as they only managed to draw against a weakened Paris and looked tragic against Monaco. I hope for a fierce fight and a less goal-scoring match at home. Despite both teams scoring over 100+ and 90+ points this week, this match should be different.

Match of the day. Both teams after 2 consecutive weeks, both with different moods. Valencia received a shock, experiencing their first defeat not just to anyone, but to the completely bottom Lietkabelis. I have no doubt that they were preparing for the match at home with Real and had already written down a win in advance. However, I believe that Real is not in their best form, as they only managed to draw against a weakened Paris and looked tragically against Monaco. I hope for an uncompromising battle here and a tough and low-scoring match at home. Despite both teams scoring over 100+ and 90+ in the past weeks, this match must be different.

The Valencia visa season is showing an amazing form in offense, with almost every game scoring 90+. It doesn't matter if they are playing against good or bad defensive opponents, as they usually impose their fast pace, which the opposing team has to adapt to. Real, after losing to Zalgiris, seems to have woken up, scoring 106, 96, and 94 points in 3 consecutive games, which shows their offense is heating up. Valencia plays fast, but Real is not afraid and will not hesitate to do the same. I believe there will be at least 90+ points from both teams in this game.