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Campazzo: "It will be a very big battle with Olympiacos – they know us and we know them well"
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Campazzo: "It will be a very big battle with Olympiacos – they know us and we know them well"

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Madrid guard Facundo Campazzo anticipates a tough EuroLeague Final Four championship game against Olympiacos.
  • Campazzo acknowledged Real Madrid's performance issues in their semifinal win but stressed the importance of heart and rebounding.
  • He emphasized that the final will be a "big battle" where character will be crucial, as both teams know each other well.

Real Madrid's journey to the EuroLeague Final Four championship game has been arduous, and the team is already bracing for an immense challenge against Olympiacos. Guard Facundo Campazzo, speaking after their hard-fought semifinal victory, did not mince words about the task ahead. He acknowledged that while the team secured the win, their performance was far from perfect, highlighting areas needing significant improvement, particularly in their one-on-one defense.

Campazzo's focus, however, has already shifted entirely to the final. He understands that against a strong opponent like Olympiacos, every detail matters. "We have a lot to improve. We weren't good in the 1-on-1 but we controlled the rebounds," he stated, underscoring the need for a more complete team effort. "We have to play with heart, step up, and control the rebounds."

We have a lot to improve. We weren't good in the 1-on-1 but we controlled the rebounds. We have to play with heart, step up, and control the rebounds.

— Facundo CampazzoAssessing Real Madrid's performance and needs for the final.

The sentiment within the Real Madrid camp is one of respect and anticipation for a fierce contest. Campazzo described the upcoming game as a "very big battle," recognizing that both his team and Olympiacos are intimately familiar with each other's strengths and weaknesses. "They know us well, we know them well. Character will play a role in these kinds of games," he added, suggesting that mental fortitude will be as important as physical execution. The pressure of a EuroLeague final is immense, and for Real Madrid, securing another title will require a performance that transcends their semifinal showing.

Olympiacos will play with great confidence. It will be a very big battle. They know us well, we know them well. Character will play a role in these kinds of games.

— Facundo CampazzoAnticipating the EuroLeague final against Olympiacos.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.