Data sheet
Real Madrid delivered a fast start from the 6.75 meter line and pumped in the first four attempts from that range. Gabriel Deck, Fabien Causeur, and Alberto Abalde led the early charge as Madrid seized an early advantage. The defense was active, with Darrun Hilliard and Deshaun Thomas making it difficult for Bayern to settle in, giving Madrid confidence on a fast tempo night while Bayern faced pressure from Leon Radosevic and a lack of scoring options.
In the opening period the pace was relentless. A high-intensity defense from Real Madrid limited Bayern while creating running opportunities. By the end of the first quarter the home team had hit nine three-pointers, collected nine rebounds, and committed just two turnovers, all while maintaining a brisk, rotating lineup that kept the German side on its heels.
In the second period Real Madrid altered its approach by distributing responsibilities across the court and exploiting gaps in the Bayern defense. They extended their lead to twenty one points around mid period and reached a 19 point margin by the end of the frame, consolidating a 49 to 30 advantage as teams headed to the locker room.
Anthony Randolph contributed solidly, supported by Deck and Jeff Taylor in defensive duties. Madrid connected on 13 triples from 22 attempts in the first half, while Bayern converted three triples in eleven attempts. The rebounding edge stood at 17 to 13 in favor of Real Madrid, and the scoreboard reflected a clear 52 to 34 lead for Madrid at halftime.
Causeur and Walter Tavares picked up the pace early in the third quarter. Bayern appeared more resigned, and Madrid managed to slow the pace enough to maintain a double digit advantage for a stretch, reaching 61 to 46 with about a minute left in the period.
Against the odds Bayern crept closer, narrowing the gap to 64 to 54 as the third period wound down. In that moment Llull stepped up with a timely three and Madrid, still trailing in the April games at 6.75 meters, responded to push the score to 75 to 59 heading into the final act. Adam Hanga also weighed in extra heavy, keeping Madrid in front with a comfortable cushion.
At the start of the final period Madrid appeared calm but a late push from Bayern tightened the game. The score stood 75 to 68 midway through the period as Thomas delivered from long range and Radosevic fought back. The game saw a series of exchanges, with Bayern cutting the deficit to 80 to 78 after a 5 19 run, setting a tense finish.
Bayern then closed to within one, 82 to 81, as Jaramaz struck from downtown and momentum shifted once more. Madrid endured a late rally from the German club, with a string of critical scoring sequences, before a late surge from Real Madrid reasserted control. The guests clawed back to 86 to 84 before the final phases, but Madrid managed to steady themselves under pressure.
In the closing minutes the Madrid defense clamped down. The pace dropped briefly as nerves surfaced, and an outburst of errors briefly unsettled the team. The final sequence saw Madrid hold firm and close out the contest with a decisive late push that left the final numbers in favor of Real Madrid. The game closed with a result that reflected Madrid’s resilience and ability to respond to a late Bayern challenge.
The match, played on the thirty-fourth day of the Euroleague regular season, brought in a crowd of about six thousand five hundred at the Palacio de Deportes in Madrid. A minute of silence honored the club’s former vice-president Luis Martínez Laforgue and the recently deceased former coach Javier Imbroda.
Data sheet: 88 points for Real Madrid were supported by a balanced attack with Causeur and Abalde leading with 12 and 6 points respectively, Deck adding 12, Tavares contributing 8, and Yabusele tallying 12 to complete the top five. Williams-Goss, Rudy Fernandez, Hanga, Randolph, Llull, Poirier, and Taylor also contributed scoring and defense. Bayern Munich totaled 97 points, with Lucic, George, Rubit, Sisko, and Radosevic among the rotation from the start, and contributions from Hunter, Jaramaz, Hilliard, Thomas, Obst, and Zipper making up the core cast. Referees were listed as Radovic, Belosevic, and Peerandi. The game order and schedule were aligned with the regular Euroleague slate, and a post-match reflection noted the difficult path and the emotional moments that marked the occasion.