Bayern Munich beats the league leaders, Alba Berlin remains at the bottom: The German starters continue to live in different worlds in the EuroLeague.
While basketball champions Bayern Munich also defeated leaders Zalgiris Kaunas, coached by former FCB coach Andrea Trinchieri, 77:74 (38:28) and celebrated their sixth win on matchday eight, Alba conceded 71:92 (32:41) to Red Star Belgrade’s seventh defeat in the premier class.
Carsen Edwards stood out in Munich with 24 points for world champion coach Gordon Herbert’s team, which almost lost a 14-point lead (31st minute) in the last minutes.
Alba, on the other hand, finds itself in a deep crisis, and in the Bundesliga things are hardly going any better for the eleven-time champions, given only two wins from the first seven games. The top scorer of the game was Berlin’s Italian guard Gabriele Procida with 25 points.
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**Interview with Basketball Analyst, Max Gruber**
**Interviewer:** Max, Bayern Munich seems to be on a roll, especially after their impressive win over Zalgiris Kaunas. What do you think has contributed to their success this season?
**Max Gruber:** Bayern has a well-rounded team this year, and their coaching staff, led by Gordon Herbert, has really maximized the potential of the players. Carsen Edwards is a standout, and he’s shown that he can step up in crucial moments, which is vital for a team’s success.
**Interviewer:** Conversely, Alba Berlin is struggling, both in the EuroLeague and the Bundesliga. What do you think is at the heart of their problems?
**Max Gruber:** It’s quite a contrast. Alba seems to be in a deep crisis, and the 71:92 defeat against Red Star Belgrade emphasizes that. It could be their lack of consistency and confidence—a few losses can quickly derail a team’s morale, especially after having only two wins in their first seven Bundesliga games.
**Interviewer:** Given these contrasting performances, do you believe there’s any hope for Alba to turn things around? What would it take for them?
**Max Gruber:** Hope is always there, but they need to reassess their strategy. They might need to shake up their starting lineup or focus on building team chemistry. Investing in player development and fostering a resilient mindset could be crucial for overcoming this rough patch.
**Interviewer:** For our readers, let’s open up the debate: Is it time for a major change at Alba, or should they stick with their current strategy and hope for better fortunes ahead? What are your thoughts?
