ANDHapoel Tel Aviv wanted to thank, through a message on social networks, the good treatment received in Madrid during their stay to play the first two games of their Euroleague quarterfinal tie against Real Madrid. The Israeli club stands out “the warm and respectful welcome in a spirit that represents the highest standards of the game.
Hapoel’s visit was marked by controversy in the previous dayssince his parties and those of the maccabi In Spain they had been considered high risk and except for one of the Maccabean team at the Roig Arena they had been played behind closed doors. This time, The white team brought more than 6,500 subscribers into the stands in both victories and, except for a small pro-Palestinian demonstration at the entrance, there were no protests or incidents..
Dimitris Itoudis, coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv, gives instructions during one of the matches against Real Madrid.
“We greatly appreciate the high and professional level of hospitalityas well as the respectful attitude that we experienced during our stay in Madrid for the first matches, which strengthens the relationship between the clubs and reflects the values of sport”has been written from Hapoel.
The series will continue this Tuesday with the third gamewhich will be disputed in Botevgrada town near Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, where there are a pavilion for 3,200 spectators. Hapoel did not request in due time to play in the Arena 8888his usual home after having to leave Tel Aviv due to the war with Iran.