Over a three-season span, our battles with Madrid became a definitive case study in tactical adjustments. Across 11 total matchups, we secured 4 victories and suffered 7 defeats. These games were a pure chess match between Coach Obradović and Coach Chus Mateo. Both staffs constantly adjusted to hunt mismatches, providing incredible film to study.
This 5-game series (and the 7 total games that season) is a masterclass in modern European basketball. It demonstrated how a team can dominate through preparation (Games 1-2) and how an opponent can survive through adaptation (Games 3-5). For any coach studying the game, the 2022-23 Partizan-Real Madrid saga is mandatory viewing for understanding tactical adjustments at the highest level.