Campazzo returns to the helm to give Real Madrid its first Euroleague win | Relief

The best news Real Madrid could receive was that Facu Campazzo would be available to play against Partizan. And if anyone had any doubts about the importance of the Argentine in the schemes and plans of Chus Mateo, just look at what he did this Thursday on the second day of the Euroleague (93-86). The one in which His intelligence played a decisive role in Real Madrid’s first win of the season in continental competition. and his presence is even more necessary after the white team was left without another point guard, Andres Feliz, due to injury in the second quarter. Because if there was one player who changed the fate of the game at the very beginning, it was the Argentine.

Partizan struck first. And he did based on external success (6/10 on threes made in the first quarter). Zeljko Obradovic’s team scored a goal The starting intermediate score was 5:0, which Eli John Ndiaye managed to win back. The young power forward took advantage of the opportunity he had at the start to establish himself as Real Madrid’s “four” to such an extent that of the first eight points scored by Chus Mateo’s side, six were his. Although it was Mario Hezonja who managed to bring the whites back into the fight later, who connected two good actions (2+1 and a three) and made some rebounds to help reduce the -7 that the white team had and become the best in his team. during the first 10 minutes, in which the entry of Faku Campazzo onto the court was very noticeable (24-24 on the scoreboard, with 8 points from the Croatian, 3 rebounds and PIR 12).

AlthoughIt was in the second quarter when Real Madrid really started to gain momentum. Firstly, thanks to Faku Campazzo’s vision of the game. – who, although he received a precautionary measure from the Euroleague to be able to play in this match, did not start from the start – who dedicated himself to distributing assists for Serge Ibaka and Gabi Dec to put Real Madrid ahead on the scoreboard. And then, knowing how to stand up for himself when Partizan came close again and pulled the ropes on White during a set in which Attacks powerfully dominated defenses and in which Real Madrid began blaming its internal players for fouls and lost Andres Feliz due to injury.

The Dominican point guard had to go to the locker room without being able to put his foot down. he was helped by a doctor and a member of Real Madrid’s staff after he injured his right ankle during penetration and was not even seen on the bench for the rest of the game. A major setback for Real, who lose their second baseman and risk a final decision on Campazzo that could keep him out of the game.

After the break, it was clear that Real Madrid had achieved more success.but soon he had to sit down Eddie Tavares, because in a fairly close action the Cape Verdean center saw his fourth foul. And then White held on, although thanks to Partizan’s mistake. Because what was noticed was a problem – which has been repeated since the beginning of the season – in the defense of the outside game against Partizan, who could have scored free trebles, but, fortunately for the Whites, did not find the net. The one who had to step forward in the face of all this was Serge Ibaka, who, along with Campazzo, were the ones who supported the Whites’ performance the most in the third quarter (68-64).

Although it was a good start to the final quarter that gave Real the wings to get the win back on trackwith two Ratan-Mayes triples, two Musa free throws and a Sergio Lull basket capping the run 10-2, leaving Obradovic with no choice but to stop the game… but it was of little use. Because in the next action, his team lost the ball, and Chusa Mateo’s team responded with a three from Musa, which brought the score to +15. And although Partizan tried, the Whites managed to remain steadfast a few minutes later when Ndiaye reappeared, showing an excellent version, not to give up and to win his first victory in European competition this season.