Alba Berlin: Drama in the Euroleague - ninth defeat in a row!

Alba Berlin: Drama in the Euroleague - ninth defeat in a row!

On January 16, 2025, the losing streaks of Alba Berlin continued in the basketball euroleague. The team conceded the ninth defeat against LDLC Asvel Lyon-Villeurbanne. The game ended after an exciting extension with 89:96. The halftime score was 40:50 in favor of the hosts who knew how to assert itself in the LDLC Arena. At Alba Berlin, Matt Thomas was the top scorer with 20 points, followed by Martin Hermannsson, who contributed 13 points.

The route for Alba Berlin showed up from the start: Despite a first balanced game, they had difficulty holding the high pace of Villeurbanne. The big gaps on the Berlin defensive were particularly striking, which repeatedly invited the opponent to simple basket points. In addition, the team was inferior in rebounding, which only increased the challenge.

tension until the end

In the second half, Alba managed to fight back and take a short 74: 72 lead in the 34th minute. But the nerves of the Berliners were put to the test. Malte Delow equalized seven seconds before the end with an impressive three-point throw to 85:85, but failed to make a crucial free throw that might have secured the victory.

In the subsequent extension, the hosts acted calmer and more determined, while Alba did not find a recipe again to withstand the pressure and bring about the turn. The repeated mistakes and the inability to score in crucial moments ultimately led to the bitter defeat.

Alba Berlin's current situation

With only three wins from 22 games, Alba Berlin remains the bottom of the Euroleague. This series of defeats shows the continuing problems with which the team has to struggle this season. Coaches and players urgently need to find solutions to get out of this low. This desperate situation is strongly pursued by the fans, while the hope of a trend reversal is still waning.

For detailed statistics, player values ​​and more information about the game, readers can use the resources of Sofascore Not only the results, but also historical data are provided here for the direct duels between Alba Berlin and Villeurbanne.

The constant search for improvements and the need to motivate the team to offer the fan bases a more gratifying season remains a central challenge for those responsible at Alba Berlin.