The brilliant work of ‘foreign’ Chus Mateo: how he built an almost invincible Real Madrid

Likewise, despite this great sensation, there is only one blemish on the League record: Unicaja beat its rival and took second place barça By Roger GrimauAfter the end of the ‘Jasikevičius period’ it entered a serious crisis in transition to nothingness.

Mateo’s three ‘classics’ against Grimau

Today both projects are measured in the following context: Europa League. They do this at opposite times and both technicians have special recordings supporting Chus Mateo. He surpassed Grimau in the Super Cup (88-81), the League (86-79) and the first round of the Euroleague (65-64). Two secondary players with a low profile, accepting their positions as inside punts but showing contrasting development.

Deputy Pablo Laso It’s much more than that. Not only did he manage to defeat him when he returned to the WiZink Center, but he also managed to put together an overwhelming machine in his own way, working from his methodical obsession. A perfectionist habit that dates back to his school days. His is not a story of improvement, but of workplace relapse.

In this way, he silenced the first criticisms that came his way as he was replaced by Pablo Laso in a stormy manner. The current coach of Bayern Munich. changing history real Madrid Chus ignored Mateo as they won 22 championships in 11 seasons and still maintains a visible distance from him. This situation was also reflected in the Euroleague match played in the capital of Spain.

From the cup crisis to the tough fight against Partizan

While Laso contented himself with saying that the conversation he had with his former assistant was “a normal conversation between two coaches”, the Madrid player expressed sincere praise: “Frankly, I am not at his level and I do not see myself at that level. He is the legend of this club. Real Madrid was and remains his home.”.

Although he trained as a player in the white team in the 90s until 2004, it was Chus Mateo himself who had to earn the right to defend his local status. Transferred to Sergio Scariolo Being his assistant at Unicaja.

These two names, his former teammate (who was also at Real Madrid) and his former team (who he coached between 2010 and 2012), were the protagonists of the first major crisis he experienced a little less than a year ago. The Malaga team eliminated the Madridistas in the Copa del Rey semi-finals last season.

April didn’t seem to be going so well. Their series against Partizan in the Euroleague play-offs ended 0-2 after a tough game that embarrassed the world at the Palacio de los Deportes. However, the mutual blows of Yabusele and his team revived Real Madrid. He returned with a series no one had ever done before and Chus Mateo achieved his eleventh European conquest. from the basketball department. At last some of its immense value was recognized there.

The development of Musa, the return of ‘Facu’, the emergence of Diagné…

“Chus (Mateo) deserves this. You have to apologize to him, because there is a lot of criticism and doubts around him. Everyone names coaches of other teams, but never, not Real Madrid.”. He’s the boss, so you always have to name him and this club.“, Walter Tavares said after the conquest in a speech that made the Madrid coach emotional. There was no luck or coincidence. Far from reconciling, Chus Mateo continued to perfect Real Madrid to its current state.

Under his leadership, players like Dzanan Musa have stepped forward to show the leadership that any Real Madrid player should undertake. Just like his MVP season in Breogán. ANDThe Bosnian player is averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game this season. He does this with records of 66.7% on field goals, 36.9% on threes, and 82.1% on free throws, averaging 15 points.

‘Facu’ Campazzo’s return is imperial. He regained his sense of the game after his last few days in the NBA. He averages 14.3 points, 37% on threes, 48% on field goals, 90% on free throws, with 6.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 19 PIR.

These are two practical examples at Real Madrid. Where Tavares remains a leader in valuation despite the constant back-and-forth regarding his future. The center of Cape Verde, one of the most dominant names in European basketball, is ending his contract in the summer. “We’ll see” seems to be a common response when asked about the future. However, their dependence was alleviated as men showed higher performance. Vincent Poirier. All this, if we don’t count the positive news. Return of Carlos Alocén or the inexorable growth of young people, especially Ismaila Diagne.

Chus Mateo: “Goals do not cover the whole year”

Arrows pointing upwards balanced by heavyweights in locker room Sergio Llull will experience the 110th ‘classic’ of his career this Wednesday. There will never be another master like him. Rudy Fernandezfalls down due to back problems or Gaby Deck (a foot ailment) is crucial to the step forward Real Madrid took last year. Yeah, back to searching Yabusele The player who ignited the revival despite his unsportsmanlike behavior – after a 16-game absence. But behind all these names is Chus Mateo’s own name.

The Madrid player changed the rules of his mixer to increase his defensive solidity without harming the offensive explosiveness with which Real Madrid broke multiple records (only Unicaja has a better defensive balance). After saying goodbye to 2023 with the White team’s record for wins in a calendar year (74)What could you want from 2024?

“Goals are one year, not such a long term, but something more measurable and close to a certain extent. Because that’s the best way to chart our path. When I look at the horizon, I can see something very beautiful, but maybe I can’t come because I’ve stumbled before.” You have to progress step by step, in stages, and this is how I convey it to the players.. I don’t want anyone to be overwhelmed by such a large and demanding schedule.” It’s hard to disagree.