Roger Grimau, Barcelona’s head coach, has outlined his expectations ahead of the crucial quarterfinal matchup against Olympiacos in the EuroLeague.
The Catalan team suffered a significant defeat in the last game against the Greek giants, losing by a massive 34-point margin (92:58). However, Roger Grimau and his team have achieved their goal set before heading to Piraeus. They managed to secure a crucial away win, and now the fate of their Final Four berth will be decided on their home court.
“Playing at home gives you a little extra, but it doesn’t guarantee anything. We have to do a lot of things well, as we’ve done in three out of the previous four games of this series. Especially on defense, we need to show that level of intensity and know what needs to be done at every moment.
We have to stay true to our style. It’s tough to run against Olympiacos because they love to clog the paint, but we have to stick to the approach we’ve cultivated. We have to capitalize on what Palau Blaugrana offers us, but at the same time, we have to be aware of our opponent’s style, a team that punishes every mistake. It’s going to be an emotional game, but the players are accustomed to these situations,” said the Spanish coach.
The decisive game of this series will be played in Barcelona on Wednesday, starting at 9:00 PM.