Real Madrid-Bayern Munich: gunning for a spot in the Euroleague playoffs

Real Madrid face Bayern Munich tonight at the Movistar Arena in the second game of the Euroleague play-in. The winner will go through to the playoffs, where Olympiacos await. Chus Mateo's side will be looking for a victory in front of their home fans to keep them in the competition and in contention for their 12th title. They face a German side looking to return to the quarter-finals for the first time in three seasons.

Madrid will have to focus on defence and rebounding, where they must show their strength with Tavares, Ibaka and company. The Germans have the third-best attack in the competition (87.5 points). The three-pointer is their main offensive weapon (they are the team that shoots and scores the most), with a very dangerous perimeter formed by Edwards, Weiler-Babb, Obst and Napier and two big men with good hands in Voigtmann and Booker. However, Bayern concedes an average of 87.9 points, so Madrid have to take advantage of their offensive talent.

History in our favour
After 34 tough games and a first play-in match against Paris, Madrid are playing for a place in the playoffs in 40 minutes. This season, Real Madrid and Bayern won their home games. The Germans won 97-89 in Munich and Madrid won 88-76 at the Movistar Arena. In total, they have faced each other 17 times, with a favourable balance for our team with 13 wins to 4. Real Madrid are looking for their 13th consecutive appearance in the Euroleague playoffs today.