Three Russian clubs started Euroleague perfectly last week but the traditional opponents from Leningradka stood out. The Army Men routed 2014 champion Maccabi, Khimki confidently beat 2015 trophy winner Real. Taking into account great starts in VTB League both teams are coming to the game with no losses and that adds interest to the encounter.
“We have very difficult game in front of us,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “Khimki were and remain the main rival for CSKA over the years so the game will be a part of historical competition. I would like to invite all our fans to come here on Monday and support the team.”
The game will be also interested off the court. It will be played as a part of 80-year celebration of Norilsk Nickel, CSKA owner. The fans will see colorful pre-game ceremony, visit just opened club’s museum and take part in different contests and attractions.
Past matchups
Wins-losses: 67-16
Biggest margin of CSKA victory: 104-64 (+40) (2002-03 Superleague Regular Season)
Worst loss: 85-67 (-18) (2007-08 Russian Cup Final)
Short dossier
Khimki Moscow Region
Founded: 1997
Colors: blue, yellow
Home court: Moscow Region Basketball Center (4.000)
President: Dmitry Golubkov
CEO: Pavel Astakhov
Head coach: Rimas Kurtinaitis
Website: www.bckhimki.ru
Trophy case: 2-time Eurocup winner (2012, 15), Russian Cup winner (2008), VTB United League winner (2011), 7-time Russian championship runner-up (2006, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13), Russian championship bronze winner (2007), Russian Cup finalist (2006), FIBA-Europe Cup finalist (2006), Eurocup finalist (2009)
