Spain's coach Chus Mateo: 'We learned our lesson, must turn the page' ahead of Greece clash

Spain's national basketball team is regrouping after an unexpected home defeat to Portugal in the MundoBasket 2027 qualifiers. The loss, which occurred in Zaragoza, has put added pressure on the Spanish squad as they prepare for a critical away game against Greece.

Portugal's victory marked their second in the tournament and improved their record to 4-3 in Group I, leaving Greece currently at the bottom of the standings. This result forces Spain, under coach Chus Mateo, to quickly analyze their performance and address shortcomings.

Mateo acknowledged the team's struggles against Portugal, stating, "We need to see what we did wrong and turn the page quickly. There are things we need to improve. This was a lesson. We must be ready for the next game."

The Spanish team now faces a challenging away fixture against Greece, scheduled for August 31st at the Telekom Center Athens. The focus will be on demonstrating resilience and executing a better game plan to secure a vital win in the qualification campaign.

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We need to see what we did wrong and turn the page quickly. There are things we need to improve. This was a lesson. We must be ready for the next game.