Real Madrid faced a challenging road trip in the Euroleague, aiming to extend their run after Monaco interrupted their six-game streak by edging Bayern Munich 64-68 at the Audi Center in Munich. The visitors showed resilience, resisting the home side’s perimeter fire and never yielding, even when the night demanded a grittier, more physical approach. This was a game that tested patience, focus, and the ability to convert crucial moments under pressure.
The opening minutes showcased an immediate back-and-forth rhythm, with Hunter on the local side and Williams-Goss for Real Madrid trading early triples. This pattern was not a one-off novelty; it became a recurring theme as both teams found rhythm from beyond the arc. The early barrage yielded 15 of the first 20 points for the Germans from outside the arc, while Real Madrid balanced the score through strong interior presence and relentless activity around the basket. The scoreboard at the end of the first quarter reflected 18 attempts from long range between the teams, eight of which found the mark, and only one trip to the free throw line—a testament to the contest’s perimeter intensity and contested shots on both ends.
The pace settled briefly in the initial seconds of the second quarter, but the game quickly regained its bite as the teams traded scores with purpose. Real Madrid seized an early advantage through a sequence of composed plays and timely rebounds, building a 12-6 run that put them in front by seven. Bayern answered with energy, and the visitors responded with composure. The mood shifted when Hezonja and a precise free throw routine helped Madrid close the half with momentum, bringing the score to 39-42 at the break after a late exchange that kept Bayern within striking distance.
As the third quarter began, the tempo slowed again and the scoring droughts lingered. Real Madrid managed just five points in the opening stretch of the period, a stretch Bayern used to tighten things up and reassert themselves through two big triples from Weiler-Babb and Hunter. The game’s complexion shifted when Henzonja delivered a perfect triple that gave Bayern a momentary cushion, raising the stakes as the minutes ticked away toward the decisive frame. Madrid, however, kept working through the pressure, continuing to press and respond with poise even when shots didn’t fall at a high rate.
Madrid’s resolve became evident as the contest advanced. They isolated the crucial four-point gap early in the final frame and then pushed forward with an offensive rebound advantage that leaned into their depth. Poirier gave Madrid their first lead after a long sequence, and Llull’s ability to strike from distance rebalanced the scoreboard in Real Madrid’s favor. The Bavarians did not surrender—the match swung back and forth, reflecting a tightly fought Euroleague night where every possession mattered. A late, high-stakes sequence saw Abalde drawn into an unsportsmanlike situation and Musa capitalizing with free throws after a key offensive board, icing the game as the clock shrank. Bayern’s final attempts to overturn the result fell short, and Madrid held firm to secure the win on the final possessions through free throws and disciplined defense.
Data sheet: Final scores read 64 for Bayern Munich and 68 for Real Madrid. Bayern’s lineup included Weiler-Babb, Winston, Giffey, Hunter, Harris as the primary contributors, with Obst, Walden, Bonga, Zipser, Gillespie, and Jaramaz contributing as well. Real Madrid’s ledger featured Williams-Goss, Abalde, Cornelie, Moses, and Tavares in the starting group, with contributions from Poirier, Hezonja, Causeur, Yabusele, and Llull providing the support that kept Madrid in control late. The refereeing trio for the match consisted of Matej Boltauzer, Mehdi Difallah, and Seffi Shemmesh. The encounter marked the thirteenth day of the Euroleague’s first stage, with the game hosted at the Audi Center in Munich. The exchange underscored Real Madrid’s ability to close out tough road games and Bayern’s willingness to push for every defensive stop in front of a competitive home crowd. — Attribution to official game records from Euroleague statistics notes this as a pivotal performance for both teams in a season defined by close margins and high-intensity battles.