Olimpia Milano, Ettore Messina is sincere ahead of challenge to Real Madrid

The words of Ettore Messina ahead of Olimpia Milano-Real Madrid

After defeats to Panathinaikos and Efes, hopes of qualifying for the Euroleague postseason would be slim for Olimpia Milano, as with nine games remaining the meneghini would have to get at least seven wins to reach the play-in. On the 26th day, the Red Shoes will take on top-seeded Real Madrid, which has suffered only 3 losses in 25 games so far. On the eve of the challenge at the "Mediolanum Forum", the head coach of the hosts Ettore Messina analyzed without mincing words the competition that awaits his boys.

"We are aware that a very difficult competition awaits us against the reigning European Champions and we intend to do it with humilityà and respect for what they are, represent and what they are doing this season, as evidenced by their record in the Euroleague" began the head coach of the meneghini.

"At the same time, we will try to improve the qualityà of our game throughout the entire 40 minutes. We will have to be perfect in both offense and defense if we want to have any chance of bringing home a victory, which would be of great prestige and would give us a lot of confidence for the continuation of the season" added Ettore Messina.