Sergio Scariolo Analyzes Real Madrid's Unexpected Defeat in Dubai

What Happened in Dubai?

Well folks, the Real Madrid basketball team took a little trip to Dubai and, let’s just say, it didn’t go according to plan! They lost to Dubai Basketball with a score of 93 to 85. After the game, none other than Sergio Scariolo took the spotlight in the press conference to break it all down for us.

Sergio Spills the Beans

First off, Scariolo threw some big props to the Dubai team, saying, “Hats off to Dubai Basketball! We knew they were loaded with talent and had some guys who just came back from injuries stepping up big time. Dzanan Musa was on fire, and Bruno Caboclo? Well, let’s just say he came in clutch when it mattered!”

Moments that Changed the Game

He then dove into the game itself, revealing, “We played like champs for 28 minutes—leading by 12! But then, in a blink, we let that slip and lost 18 points in just 3 minutes. How does that even happen? One minute we’re golden, and the next, we’re facing a -6 deficit. It turned into a nail-biter from there, and I’m scratching my head trying to figure out what went wrong in those few minutes!”

What’s Next?

Scariolo continued his analysis, emphasizing, “We knew their roster was packed with one-on-one beasts. When you dominate Olympiacos just a couple of days ago, you know they mean business. We had a good game plan and executed almost perfectly until the final quarter. Credit where it’s due, those guys came out swinging and showed they were ready to play. But when you lose focus like that, it’s like a kid at a candy store – distracted and then disaster!”

Looking Ahead

Wrapping up, he reflected on their performance, noting, “Our game had its highs and lows depending on who was on the court. Some lineups didn’t quite cut it at the competitive level needed. But in those crucial moments, we crumbled, and it literally flipped the game.”

Following the match, in a chat with Euroleague TV, Scariolo acknowledged, “They played a fantastic second half, no doubt, especially Musa and Caboclo. These guys have NBA credentials and they showed up big time in the Euroleague. As for my team, not everyone was at the level we needed to win on the road. We’ll reflect on this, but the journey isn’t over yet! We’ll be back to make a statement in the next game.”