BAXI Manresa welcomes Real Madrid, confirmed leader, at Nou Congost
The Manresa team welcomes the visit of the team that will be the regular league champion with the aim of competing for a deserved victory that would add options to improve the standings with only 3 days left to finish the regular phase.
This Sunday at 12:30 PM, BAXI Manresa hosts Real Madrid. The Madrid team is—and will eventually be—the regular season leaders and will be the top seed in the play-offs. Armel Traoré's absence has been confirmed; Marcis Steinbergs is doubtful.
The last three Endesa League matches before the title play-offs. BAXI Manresa continues working to compete at the highest level against an opponent that will demand a lot. Diego Ocampo will be without Armel Traoré, who has a talus injury. The Frenchman will need surgery and will be sidelined for months. It is unknown if Marcis Steinbergs will be able to return to the team for the match, as he is still suffering from discomfort from his muscle injury.
Real Madrid arrives at the Nou Congost knowing they will remain top of the league until the end of the season. Chus Mateo's team has made very few concessions during the league: they haven't lost since 2024 on Valencia Basket's court. The talent on the roster is evident: Campazzo, Musa, Hezonja, Tavares, and old acquaintances of the Manresa fans like Sergi Llull and Serge Ibaka.
Diego Ocampo said in Friday's press conference that "they are a very good team, they are already first and have demonstrated their level for another season. We need to play action by action as best we can and, above all, not get discouraged by poor performances, but rather look for the next opportunity: if we miss a free throw, we go for the rebound; if we miss a shot, we go for good defense; we shouldn't dwell on what isn't going well, we need to control our frustration more."