On the evening of a highly anticipated matchup, Chalon will face Bourg-en-Bresse at Ekinox Stadium. Both teams have shown remarkable performance in the Eurocup, with Bourg qualifying for its second final after a previous loss to Paris. This match comes at a crucial moment for Chalon, who is leading the championship standings yet is preparing for an important Euroleague game against Hapoel Tel-Aviv later this week.
Chalon’s Strategic Focus
Chalon’s coaching staff is prioritizing player health and readiness. After an intense game against FC Barcelona, key players will not travel to Bourg-en-Bresse. The team aims to have a full roster charged and ready for the upcoming challenge against Hapoel Tel-Aviv.
Bourg-en-Bresse’s Impressive Journey
Bourg-en-Bresse demonstrated incredible resilience to advance to the Eurocup final. They overturned a series deficit, triumphing in Istanbul against Turk Telekom with a score of 76-73. Following that, they secured a commanding home victory of 94-78 against the same team.
In the final, Bourg will compete as an underdog against Besiktas, who currently lead the Turkish league. Under the leadership of head coach Frédéric Fauthoux, Bourg enters the final aiming for an upset.
Balanced Scoring in Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg boasts a well-rounded team, with six players averaging over 9 points per game. The scoring leader is Both Gach at 13.5 points, who played a pivotal role in their Eurocup success, scoring 21 points in the decisive game. He is closely followed by Adam Mokoka averaging 12.3 points and Darius McGhee at 11.7 points. Other contributors include:
- Kokila – 9.8 points
- Moularé – 9.3 points
- Mitchell – 9.3 points
Frédéric Fauthoux’s Dual Role
Frédéric Fauthoux has stepped into a significant role following the departure of Vincent Collet from France’s national team. Now serving as both head coach of Bourg-en-Bresse and the French national team, Fauthoux works closely with prominent French players Matthew Strazel and Elie Okobo.
Teams Overview
| Roca Team | Bourg-en-Bresse |
|---|---|
| Mike James | Adam Mokoka |
| Matthew Strazel | Yvann Mbaya |
| Elie Okobo | William Mcdowell-White |
| Nemanja Nedovic | Tre Mitchell |
| Terry Tarpey | Darius McGhee |
| Alpha Diallo | Antony Labanca |
| Juhann Begarin | Ricky Lindo |
| Jaron Blossomgame | Assémian Moularé |
| Nikola Mirotic | Both Gach |
| Kevarrius Hayes | Kevin Kokila |
| Daniel Theis | Tajuan Agee |
Viewing Options
The 2025-2026 Betclic Élite regular season will be broadcast live on DAZN. Viewers can access the game for free at 19:00, along with pre-game, halftime, and post-game interviews. El-Balad encourages fans to tune in to catch this exciting encounter between Chalon and Bourg-en-Bresse.
