By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The Journey, a behind-the-scenes broadcast series that is tracking five Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams from the opening tip until this season’s champion is crowned, opens its third episode by putting fans inside Real Madrid‘s locker room and practices for El Clásico, the word’s best-known sporting derby.
Viewers of The Journey ride alongside Madrid coach Pablo Laso as he plans the big game and hear from superstar Sergio Llull as he prepares to return from injury for the special occasion. Understanding Madrid’s mindset on the way to facing archrival FC Barcelona Lassa is just one of the revelatory insights The Journey gives viewers into this most passionate of rivalries.
Also in Episode 3:
–Gigi Datome and Joffrey Lauvergne explain first-place Fenerbahce Istanbul’s inspiration and aspiration to win back the EuroLeague title.
–CSKA Moscow team captain Kyle Hines throws a holiday celebration for his teammates and speaks to his experience of building both a pro career and a family far from home.
–Olympiacos Piraeus coach David Blatt explains how he is putting his philosophy at the service of a renowned club and its devoted fan base.
Euroleague Basketball launched The Journey this season as part of its commitment to bringing fans as close as possible to their heroes. The Journey joins The Insider EuroLeague Documentary Series, now in its fourth season, to expand Euroleague Basketball’s tradition of long-form story-telling that puts fans not only on the bench for games, but on the team bus, too.
The Journey allows Euroleague Basketball broadcast partners to give viewers world-wide an intimate look at five teams – CSKA, Fenerbahce, Bayern, Olympiacos and Madrid – whose adventures unfold over eight monthly installments in a 26-minute format until May.
Source: EuroLeague.net