Real Madrid continues to show form on both the domestic and European stages. In a Tuesday night matchup, they earned a 93-79 victory over Zalgiris Kaunas, keeping their early EuroLeague average above ninety points per game after three fixtures. The win adds another layer to a season that has started with encouragement for the Madrid squad and its followers who track every step in continental competition.
A familiar venue hosted the clash, with the WiZink Center serving as the backdrop to a night that began with a tight rhythm. Zalgiris, a club known for resilience in away environments, challenged Real Madrid’s offense in the opening stretch. Madrid did not relent, however, and used the pace of the first quarter to set the tone, signaling their intent to push the tempo and demand precision from their opponents.
Argentine guard Facundo Campazzo supplied the early initiative, turning the opening moments into a demonstration of control. He helped Real Madrid set a fast pace and encouraged teammates to shoot confidently when opportunities appeared. His early leadership translated into a string of scoring plays that established a narrow lead and signaled a readiness to extend the advantage as the game progressed.
As the evening progressed, Campazzo linked with Guerschon Yabusele, who mirrored the guard with a timely triple. The visitors felt the pressure as the momentum swung in Real Madrid’s favor. The second quarter opened with Rudy Fernández joining the scoring effort alongside Sergio Rodríguez and Mario Hezonja, and the team closed the period strongly, converting eight of their last ten attempts from long range to push ahead by eleven at halftime (53-43).
Entering the second half, Real Madrid faced a brief spell of offensive dryness, but the defense kept them competitive. Early in the third, Walter Tavares contributed two points from the free throw line as the hosts navigated a few low-scoring minutes. Kaunas seized a window of opportunity, pulling within three points after a 2-9 burst that briefly tested the Madrid lead. Campazzo orchestrated a renewed response, guiding a fresh rally that preserved a modest cushion heading into the final period.
Gabriel Deck sparked a decisive moment, waking the crowd and lifting teammate spirits with a purposeful stretch of plays that included a pair of free throws and a timely three-pointer from Rudy Fernández. Brady Manek then found his rhythm, scoring eight consecutive points to help Real Madrid pull away, demonstrating a sustained offensive surge when needed most.
The Madrid squad built a comfortable distance and never relinquished the initiative. A notable sequence in the third period featured a 5-0 burst led by Sergio Llull and a rapid series of scores that intensified the home atmosphere. By the end of the third quarter, Real Madrid held a sizable lead that they would not relinquish, maintaining momentum into the closing minutes.
In the final stretch, the collective effort continued to shine. Clear decision-making, balanced scoring, and a steady defense contributed to a finish that reinforced an undefeated start to the season. The interaction between Sergio Rodríguez and Vincent Poirier underscored the depth of the squad, highlighting how multiple players contributed to the victory while maintaining a cohesive, high-energy style of play that has characterized their EuroLeague outings lately.
Data highlights from the evening reflected a balanced attack: Campazzo led with 18 points, Deck added 19, and notable contributions came from Musa, Yabusele, and Tavares, who rounded out the top five in scoring for Real Madrid. For Zalgiris, Ulanovas and Smits supplied eight and twelve points respectively, with Manek contributing strongly during moments of Real Madrid pressure. The coaching staff, led by Chus Mateo, saw a game plan that blended sharp shooting with disciplined defense, ensuring the result stayed firmly in Madrid’s hands as the clock wound down.
Post-match reflections highlighted Madrid’s offense as versatile and capable of generating clean looks from beyond the arc, along with a timely interior presence. The level of execution invited a sense of consistency that could serve as a template for future European fixtures. With the win, Real Madrid reinforced its early-season identity as a team that can combine scoring variety with defensive intent, a blend that bodes well for their ongoing EuroLeague schedule and domestic commitments. (Source: EuroLeague press notes, internal recap)
Data sheet: 93 – Real Madrid (25+28+19+21): Campazzo 18, Deck 19, Musa 4, Yabusele 5, Tavares 4, Hezonja 5, Sergio Rodríguez 3, Poirier 18, Llull 5, Causeur 3, Rudy Fernández 9. 79 – Zalgiris Kaunas (19+24+19+17): Ulanovas 5, Smits 12, Giedraitis 10, Evans 8, Hayes 4, Mitrou-Long 9, Lekavicius 7, Birutis 6, Dimsa 2, Manek 11, Lavrinovic 2. Referees: Damir Javor, Milivoje Jovcic and Milos Koljensic. The match took place on the third day of the EuroLeague schedule at WiZink Center.