With the EuroLeague Super Cup just days away, Real Madrid's basketball team is pushing through a series of focused training sessions under coach Pedro Martínez. The mood at Ciudad Real Madrid is serious, with players working through tactical drills and strength routines as they prepare for their first meeting with Dubai Basketball.
The EuroLeague Super Cup is being held for the first time as a two-day tournament featuring four teams: Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, Real Madrid, and Dubai Basketball.
Madrid's sessions are designed to cover both physical conditioning and game scenarios, with a focus on execution and adaptability. The club is determined to avoid early mistakes, especially with the international spotlight on this new event. As reported earlier, this fixture is more than a pre-season warmup-it's a test of Madrid's readiness for a new format and new opponents. According to The National, Real Madrid comes into the Super Cup as an 11-time EuroLeague champion, making them favorites in this semifinal.
For Dubai, the match is a chance to face one of Europe's most successful clubs. For Madrid, it's about setting the tone early. Martínez's tactical sessions cover everything from defensive rotations to shooting under pressure. At a press conference on 15 September, Martínez said the team needs to "have an identity" and play in a way that is "recognizable," confirming that preparations have been tailored for the Dubai matchup, as reported by Real Madrid's official channels.
The second semifinal of the EuroLeague Super Cup will see Olympiacos face Fenerbahçe, with the winners of both semifinals advancing to the final on 19 September. The losing teams will compete for third place, making this a compact, high-stakes two-day event.
