Red-and-Whites chase another home victory: Date, tip-off time, and where to watch Red Star vs Bayern in the EuroLeague
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Crvena zvezda Meridianbet gifted their captain Ognjen Dobrić a birthday win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Round 8 of the EuroLeague, but there was little time for celebration. Just 48 hours after that commanding victory, Ibon Navarro's men face another major challenge.
This Thursday at 8:00 PM, Bayern Munich arrives at the Belgrade Arena.
Through eight rounds of Europe's premier club basketball competition, the Red-and-Whites hold a 5-3 record, while the Munich outfit has managed just two wins alongside six defeats.
Navarro: Bayern excels during double-round weeks
Bayern underwent a significant squad overhaul over the summer, bringing in several high-caliber reinforcements and appointing a new head coach.
The German side also receives an extra boost with Rokas Jokubaitis returning from a serious injury. While their home form has been inconsistent, the Bavarians have proven to be an exceptionally awkward opponent on the road, leaving no room for complacency in the Red-and-White camp.
"I believe Bayern does a fantastic job of managing their players' minutes. They perform very well during double-round weeks and are particularly dangerous away from home. Their defensive setup is different from what we typically face, so finding the right solutions will be a real test. They have exceptional players like Obst, Jessup, and Wiley, which makes preparation very demanding. This will be an entirely different game compared to our matchup against Maccabi." — Ibon Navarro
David Kramer echoed the sentiment that Bayern possesses serious quality, being very familiar with their head coach and a large portion of the Munich roster. As he pointed out, the Red-and-Whites must first break down the opponent's game on tape and then devise a plan to neutralize their primary strengths.
"Bayern is a team that commands immense respect. They've signed several quality players and brought in a new coach. We need to regroup, watch the film, and identify where they are strongest and where we can attack them. They have elite shooters, led by Obst, alongside Duane Washington. On top of that, their inside presence is very solid. Their coach is known for setting high standards at the EuroLeague level, so I anticipate heavy defensive pressure. Those are the key areas we must focus on." — David Kramer
Where to watch Red Star vs Bayern live
The EuroLeague Round 9 clash between Crvena zvezda Meridianbet and Bayern Munich will be broadcast live on Arena Premium 1.
Fans can also follow real-time text updates via Sportal's live blog.
What lies ahead for Zvezda after Bayern?
The Red-and-Whites face another fixture this week, shifting their focus to the ABA League. On Sunday, November 1, they take on Široki in Round 6 of Group A, with tip-off scheduled for 1:00 PM at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall.
In Round 10 of the EuroLeague next week, Zvezda travels to face Olympiacos.
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