Real Madrid’s basketball team stands on the precipice of their first trophyless season in over a decade, with only the Liga Endesa remaining as their final opportunity for silverware.
After early exits from the Supercopa Endesa and Copa del Rey, followed by a playoff elimination from the EuroLeague at the hands of Olympiacos, Los Blancos find themselves in an unfamiliar position. Since the 2010-11 season, the club has consistently secured at least one trophy annually, amassing an impressive 26 titles during this 13-year span.
Despite these setbacks, Madrid maintains a commanding position in the domestic league with a 25-4 record, sitting two wins ahead of second-placed Tenerife with a game in hand. Their 18-game winning streak in Liga Endesa, unbeaten since December 22, provides some consolation during this challenging period.
Coach Chus Mateo has emphasized mental fortitude following their European disappointment, calling for unity as the team refocuses entirely on domestic success. With four regular-season games remaining before the playoffs, the pressure intensifies not just for immediate results but for maintaining the club’s legacy of excellence.
This potential drought comes during a transitional phase for the storied program. After the legendary Pablo Laso era, which established Real Madrid as a European powerhouse, Mateo’s tenure has faced unprecedented challenges in maintaining that standard. The club’s basketball section has historically mirrored the winning mentality of its football counterpart, making this season’s struggles particularly noteworthy.
A Liga Endesa championship would salvage the campaign and provide momentum heading into the 2024-25 season, while failure would mark a significant departure from the club’s established winning culture and potentially trigger deeper organizational changes as they look to reestablish their dominance in Spanish and European basketball.
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