Chus Mateo: “Our spirit of unity makes me proud”

Chus Matthewcoach of the Spanish basketball team, was satisfied after his team’s massive victory against Denmark, 109-81, this Thursday in the Magic Box of Madridwith which they achieved the lead in Group A of World Cup qualification.

A 5-0 record with which Spain ride with firm steps to the next qualifying round. Matthew He valued the “spirit of unity” of his people, in another great triumph.

“I’m very happy. In just a few days of preparation we played very well. It was difficult for us at the beginning. We didn’t get to the paint, we needed more aggression to get there. We started running, sharing the ball very well, we distributed a lot of assists and scored. Very happy for the players, they were very concentrated in training even though they came at different paces. They managed to separate their individual problems and work hard for the team,” he analyzed at a press conference with Pierre Oriola.

“We are doing something right. When we started this new journey and the classification looked far away at Worldbecause these group rivals have made it difficult for us, we have added five victories and we have maintained a spirit of unity that makes me proud. We still lack cohesion, which is normal because everyone comes from their team. But he played for them. “I’m really happy,” he continued. Matthew.

Questioned about the great performance of Hugo Gonzalezwhom he already had under his command at Real Madridthe coach stressed that his future “excites” the team, although he also highlighted the rest of the players.

“Hugo has done a magnificent performance. He has that ability and that journey. Today he will do it and another day he won’t. But his process is ideal. He has been working since he was young at Real Madrid, he made it to the first team and then to Boston. He has plenty of talent and his future excites us. He has done a magnificent performance but the rest of his teammates have too, we have given 34 assists and we have made a rating of 140…”, he stated.

Along these lines, he highlighted Piere Oriolatop scorer of the game with 20 points, and all the players who make up the oldest core of the squad.

“I have a veteran at my side (Oriola) who in 13 minutes has scored 20 points and a rating of 23. When I have a team that everyone starts working,” he said.

“Without a doubt he (Oriola) and all the veterans contribute a lot because they are leading the way. We really enjoy the young people, but those who set the tone in terms of behavior and those who tell how to go out are the veterans. Those who lead the way. “It would not be the same for them, they are of capital importance,” he added.

Spain will face Georgia in Tbilisi next Sunday to try to close this first qualifying phase for the World Cup undefeated. Taste 2027.