Dusko Ivanovic and Zeljko Obradovic share compliments before the derby / News - Basketnews.com

Zeljko Obradovic complimented Dusko Ivanovic for bringing Crvena Zvezda back to the winning ways while Ivanovic himself called Partizan's offense the best in Europe.

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The upcoming Monday of November 28th will mark the date of the first derby between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade this season.

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Even though it's regarded to be one of the fiercest rivalries in sports, the head coaches of both teams exchanged compliments for one another before the game. First, Partizan's Zeljko Obradovic noted the winning change that Dusko Ivanovic brought to Zvezda.

"The first derby in a row that we will play this year. The coaching change got them back on the right track, they are playing very well, and not a single game against Crvena Zvezda is easy," Obradovic said. "A special game, we all know that. We are working hard and preparing to play the best we can. Whoever is on our team, we have to give our best. It was clear in the last two games that we play very well at times, and at times poorly and without concentration. We have to play consistently well if we want to good match."

Since Ivanovic came, Crvena Zvezda have won three straight matches in the EuroLeague. The club is undefeated in the ABA League as well. After three Zvezda's wins in the EuroLeague, the two teams now share the same winning record of 4-and-6.

The Montenegrin coach complimented Partizan's biggest strength.

"Partizan have created an extremely good team this year. [It's] an attacking team with the greatest potential, and they're the best team offensively in Europe at the moment," Ivanovic told. "We will have to play extremely well in defense in order to win this match."

The ABA League match between the two teams is scheduled for 20:00 CET on Monday.

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