Round 4 concludes with a clash of two sporting titans as Barca (3-0) defends its 100% record against dangerous Bayern (2-1), which has won two in a row. After conquering his former club Baskonia in Round 3, Bayern boss Pablo Laso will look for the same outcome in another arena he knows extremely well, and will look to control the game's tempo through big men Isaac Bonga (7.7 points, 6.0 rebounds per game) and Devin Booker (9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game). It's a big night for Bayern's dynamic guard Leandro Bolmaro (11.7 points per game) as he returns to face his former club. His backcourt battle with the equally athletic Tomas Satoransky (10 rebounds and 6 assists in Tuesday's win at Partizan) is sure to generate some highlight reel action.
Pre-game quotes: Barcelona vs. Bayern
Roger Grimau, Barcelona head coach
"We keep working on our idea, and it's true that we had three good road games, but we must keep growing. This is a long process. I am satisfied with this week, but we have to look forward. Right now I feel exactly the same thing I feel before all other games and I intend to stay that way."
Pablo Laso, Bayern head coach
"Barcelona has a great team, and they've started the season very well. They are currently shooting with good percentages, especially Abrines, and they are aggressive with creative guards like Jokubaitis, Lapprovittola, and Brizuela. Their inside game has changed a bit; Mirotic used to be the focus, but now, in addition to Vesely, there is Willy Hernangomez and Da Silva, who is playing with more confidence. So, it's a very complete team, and we will have a tough challenge, especially in the second game of the double-week. But we have to deal with that, even though there will be moments when we'll be tired. If we want a chance, we need to bring our game to the highest level."
Oscar da Silva, Barcelona player
"In Munich, my hometown, Bayern was always a formidable opponent. I love playing against them. They are very good in offensive boards and we will have to work together in defense to protect ourselves from that. It will be a tough game and rebounds are always a key to see if a team plays physical or not."
Niels Giffey, Bayern player
"We can certainly attack with freedom in Barcelona because we had a good ending in the game against Baskonia with a nice victory, without pushing our performance to a special level. I have the impression that Barcelona is playing a bit more openly and freely this year. In any case, we must control their strong individual players and their individual actions."