![]() Jabari Parker is another clásico debutant and could be an x-factor after improving for his new team game by game, pairing 15 points with 6 rebounds in Round 4. Barca coach Roger Grimau will be approaching his first meeting with Real in confident mood after his team's 39-point thrashing of Bayern last week with an exceptional all-round performance. The stakes could not be higher for this early-season clásico as the league's only remaining unbeaten records are on the line. Milan possesses a similar long-range scoring threat through Kevin Pangos, but he only made 1 of 5 three-point attempts in the loss at Madrid and is looking for rhythm after failing to dish any assists in that game. Matt Thomas bounced back from a slow start to the season by netting 5 three-pointers in last week's loss at Monaco, and his perimeter play will be vital for an ALBA team which always likes to shoot a high volume of three-pointers. Ettore Messina's team did not find the energy to compete with Real Madrid in the second half of Round 4's heavy loss, so ALBA's traditional fast-paced style could test the visitors again. ![]() ALBA (0-4) is still looking for its first win of the season as it welcomes Milan (1-2).
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