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Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 79-67, securing their 23rd win in the Euroleague regular season. It was a low-key, practical affair, with neither side pushing hard as the result became decisive only late in the game.
The start proved tricky for both teams, as the opening minutes produced a sparse exchange and a lot of distance to grow. The scoreboard barely moved until Andreas Obst broke the silence with a triple in quick sequence. That shot set the tone for a game where both sides preferred careful play over fireworks.
Both Madrid and Munich carried notable setbacks into the match, and the tension on the court and in the stands reflected a sense of fatigue. Madrid managed to avoid trailing for long, yet the early rhythm was sluggish, and the teams traded small leads rather than establishing anything conclusive.
Madrid could not claim an advantage until the sixth minute, when the score tied at 8-8 and a sequence of plays helped nudge the game toward a more favorable position for the home side. The first quarter finished with Madrid leading 19-13, a sign that defense was doing its job, even while offense remained inconsistent.
With the ball moving unevenly and some mistakes on offense, Real Madrid allowed Bayern to grow into the game little by little. Yet Madrid’s considerable height and physical presence helped them weather the Bavarian push and maintain a steady advantage as the game developed.
Obst hit 4 of 5 attempts from beyond the arc, proving to be a constant menace for Madrid’s defense to manage. He was supported by Zylan Cheatham, who provided a dependable interior presence and contributed to a balanced Munich attack.
Anthony Randolph reminded viewers of his quality by delivering a reliable scoring presence for Madrid, even as the team’s rhythm sometimes lagged due to conditioning. The first half closed with Madrid up 40-36, a small gap that hinted at a longer grind ahead.
Starting the second half with a 6-2 run and then extending the advantage to 46-38 early in the third, Madrid faced a moment of hesitation at the locker room exit. Yet the Spaniards used their height advantage, pressing into the middle and controlling the pace to turn the game in their favor, reaching 51-40 on the scoreboard early in the period (26:20).
Guerschon Yabusele contributed a few decisive moments, while Walter Tavares delivered a crucial block that sparked a late-quarter surge. The third period concluded with 56-44, signaling Madrid’s continued control as the final quarter approached.
The fourth quarter unfolded as expected, with Madrid widening the margin and guiding the game toward a comfortable finish. The final tally stood at 79-67, marking Madrid’s 23rd win in the regular season and their ability to close out a largely procedural affair with composure. Mario Hezonja emerged as the most prolific scorer for Real Madrid, tallying 20 points in a contest that, while low in drama, underscored the team’s depth and efficiency when needed.
Data sheet: 79 – Real Madrid (19+21+16+23): Abalde (3), Hanga (9), Cornelie (5), Tavares (7) and Musa (11) in the top five, Causeur (0), Randolph (6), Hezonja (20), Sergio Rodríguez (6), Deck (2), Yabusele (10) and Ndiaye (0).
67 – Bayern Munich (13+23+8+23): Weiler-Babb (8), Lucic (0), Obst (21), Zipser (6) and Gillespie (2) – top five, Walden (0), Giffey (6), Bonga (2), Jamaz (2), Wimberg (0) and Cheatham (20).
Referees were Borys Ryzhyk (UKR), Fernando Rocha (POR) and Adar Peer (ISR). The match, part of the thirty-third and penultimate day of the Euroleague regular season, drew 7,239 spectators to the WiZink Center in Madrid.