MoraBanc Andorra Eyes Fifth ACB Win at Zaragoza's Príncipe Felipe

MoraBanc Andorra travels to Zaragoza's historic Príncipe Felipe arena on Saturday, seeking a fifth ACB victory to extend momentum from its recent triumph over Coviran Granada before the year closes.

The fixture against 15th-placed Casademont Zaragoza (3-6 record) will test the team's progress in one of its final outings of the calendar year. Coach Joan Plaza, who debuted on the Andorran bench at the venue, described the opponents as "a very complete team, fast and with a great ability to punish on the break." He highlighted their depth, led by league-leading Santi Yusta in player ratings, alongside Bell-Haynes, Devin Robinson, Dubljevic, and 2.24m center Khalifa Koumadje, who dominates rebounds and paint play.

Zaragoza maintained rhythm despite postponing its latest league match for Eurocup commitments, though a 98-75 loss in Turkey to Petkim Spor has heightened their resolve. Plaza cautioned that "when a team comes off a hard hit, it usually reacts with more intensity and pride, especially at home," adding that intensity levels must match the hosts at minimum.

The Andorran side could field new signing Kostas Kostadinov for his debut minutes. Plaza stressed fundamentals over opponent-specific adjustments: "We're approaching the game with the desire to compete at the highest possible level. We don't change our playing arguments based on the rival." He rejected any suggestion of an easy matchup, noting, "It's very hard to talk about affordable rivals in the ACB. Zaragoza is a historic pavilion, and it's a team that does many things well."