Real Madrid Targets First EuroLeague Away Win in Milan

Real Madrid visits Olimpia Milan on Tuesday, October 13, in the EuroLeague seeking its first away victory of the season after opening the competition with a 1-3 record. The team coached by Pedro Martínez faces the Italian side at the Unipol Forum while trying to improve its road performance.

According to Marca, Real Madrid finished last season with the weakest away record among the 10 teams that reached the playoffs or play-in, posting a 6-13 mark. In the current EuroLeague campaign, the club has lost its first three road games before beating Partizan 86-76 at home.

The match presents another challenge because Real Madrid has lost its last three visits to Milan, according to Marca. Olimpia Milan also enters the game with a 1-3 record, with its only victory coming against Virtus Bologna.

Real Madrid will also be without Gabi Deck after the forward suffered a left shoulder injury that will require surgery. Marca reported that the recovery period is expected to last five to six months.

Pedro Martínez addressed the tactical demands of facing Olimpia Milan before the game, emphasizing the need for consistency and adaptation.

"We have to be faithful to the values we train and to the identity we want to have" said Pedro Martínez, Real Madrid coach.

The coach explained that Milan has experienced players and a defense capable of changing approaches throughout the game. He also highlighted that Real Madrid must maintain its principles regardless of the opponent or result.

"We are aware of the difficulty; they are a very good team with extremely experienced players in the competition. At home, they are usually a team that plays with a lot of confidence and determination. We know that playing away is always more challenging for everyone. We are eager to come away with a positive result" said Pedro Martínez, Real Madrid coach.

Martínez also described Olimpia Milan's defensive variety and the importance of reading different situations during the game.

"They are a team with a lot of tactical variability in their defense; they do many different things. We need to read and adapt to everything they will do. And then, as always, stay true to the values we train for and the identity we want to have. We need to keep improving things day by day" said Pedro Martínez, Real Madrid coach.

The Real Madrid coach added that the team's approach should focus on continuous development rather than relying on individual performances.

"Always with the mindset of improving. The most important thing is to improve. Not because one day a player scores or because the team scores easily do we think it will always be that way.

Every opponent will present different challenges. The key is to ensure that your identity is above everything. Regardless of the opponent or the result, whether winning or losing, we must always try to do the same things with a mindset of improvement" said Pedro Martínez, Real Madrid coach.

Andrés Feliz also spoke before the game, saying the team must remain focused during another demanding away fixture.

"Tomorrow's game will be very tough, playing away from home again. For us, it is important to stay focused, stay together, and pay attention to the small details. We must remain highly concentrated for the full 40 minutes and maintain a high physical level, as that is what is required when playing away from home" said Andrés Feliz, Real Madrid player.

Feliz said the team has continued to progress while preparing for the challenge in Milan.

"We are taking steps forward. Every day, we are improving and working to get better. Tomorrow's victory would be extremely important for us. I feel good, trying to improve every day and help the team win, which is what we want" said Andrés Feliz, Real Madrid player.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid entered the game after a 102-83 Liga Endesa win over Manresa and a European victory against Partizan, while Olimpia Milan prepared for its fourth EuroLeague game of the season.