Opponent of ASVEL this Thursday evening (7 p.m.) for the last day of the Euroleague regular season, ALBA Berlin does not yet know if it will be admitted back into the top European competition next season.
Euroleague or not Euroleague? Managing Director Marco Baldi reveals that “it’s not clear yet” because his club’s wildcard expires and it is only at the end of May or the beginning of June that the clubs holding an A license will decide the fate of ALBA.
“We assume we will play there again next season. We have already created a place for ourselves over the years”believes Marco Baldi, who wants to be optimistic.
As the Euroleague will grow rather than shrink, and as European metropolises are welcome, ALBA Berlin, club of the capital of the richest country in Europe, has many arguments to put forward to be awarded a new invitation and soon a permanent license. The only downside is the sporty standstill and a limited budget.
“We certainly expected more. But we have the lowest budget in the whole league, that’s the reality, ”said coach Israel Gonzalez, who points to the fact that the departure of the Russian clubs has turned the cards down. ” The middle of the championship has particularly benefited from this. Normally, they wouldn’t have been lucky enough to have these players. There were more teams that could play at a higher level than in previous years. »
Even before tonight’s match, ALBA is at least certain of one thing: it will leave ASVEL the last place of the season.
Photo : Maodo Lo (Euroleague)
