2023 EuroLeague Round 17: Real Madrid vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv January 5, 2023 by Marc Jerbs

On Friday, the 2023 EuroLeague starts its 2nd half of the season as Real Madrid faces Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv.

Game time is set 7:45PM GMT at Wizink Center in Madrid, Spain.

This will be classic match-up between two seasoned EuroLeague champions and expect a playoff type atmosphere when Real Madrid and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv collides.

Maccabi hopes to continue its resurgence after winning two of its three road games.

This would be a statement game if in case they beat Real Madrid at their home court.

Real Madrid is expected to protect its home court and their defense will be tested against Maccabi's athleticism.

Expect Walter Tavares to control the team's defense with his superb shot-blocking skills.

He leads the league with 2.6 blocks per game.