Real Madrid lost both games in Russia last week. First, it was the big derby against CSKA 60-55, and then Laso's team played against Khimki losing 102-94.

The Spanish side is no longer at the top of the table. They have to react, because, Barca, Maccabi and CSKA are now just one win away.

In Liga Endesa, Real faces a shocking home defeat by Baskonia 94-95. Mejri and Carroll were not able to play.

However, the most critical absence in the last games for Real is the absence of Randolph. The American forward is injured; till now, he has done impressive performances.

Efes is at the top of the Euroleague standings, and so far is the best team in the tournament. Last week they succeeded two more victories.

First, it was Milano. Efes beat the Italian side 88-68. Two days later, Ataman's players thrashed 101-74, the French champions, ASVEL Villeurbanne.

Shane Larkin is in the twilight zone. The American is the superstar of the Euroleague, and sometimes he seems to be unstoppable for any player who tries to keep him away from scoring.

Dunston is still injured. In Turkey, it was the All-Star Game weekend, so the Turkish champions got some rest.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000 is Real Madrid - Anadolu Efes 22-7.

In the first round, Efes beat Real at Turkey 76-60.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result : 1.45(Real Madrid) - 2.80(Efes)
• Over/Under 168.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.62(Real Madrid) - 2.20(Efes)

*bet365 odds as offered at  24/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.or

Real's 2.20-meter center, Walter Tavares, and 2.21-meter Tibor Pleiss of Efes.

Tavares averages a league-high 2.0 blocks and 6.3 rebounds, sixth-best in the competition.

Pleiss scores a little more (8.0 ppg.), shoots excellent free throws (92.0%).