Real Madrid reasserted the form that has guided them from the season’s opening tip until the moment they ended Unicaja de Málaga’s 19-game winning streak, delivering a convincing 99-75 victory over ALBA Berlin. The win came despite ALBA showing moments of brilliance in other fixtures, and it was helped by a standout performance from Mario Hezonja who finished with 26 points and energized the crowd.
The Madrid side returned to action this season after a rare setback, seeking to reset their Euroleague momentum. The clash was a reminder that league play can swing quickly, and the rivals on this night were as much about confidence as about points. Across the continent, it remained clear that the two teams had not faced such a contrasting tempo this season, yet the opportunity to reclaim their rhythm was a priority for Real Madrid.
From the opening minutes, the scoring spark came from Hezonja, who pushed Madrid ahead in the first period. Facundo Campazzo contributed with a steady stream of assists, orchestrating the offense and setting the table for teammates. Hezonja produced 11 points on efficient shooting with three triples, while Campazzo added six assists, creating a cohesive early advantage. By the end of the first quarter, Real Madrid led 27-17, aided by an 11-4 edge in rebounds that underscored their control on the boards.
ALBA Berlin showed why they remain a stubborn opponent. The visitors stayed in the contest by keeping the tempo steady in the second period, even managing a stretch of three and a half minutes without allowing a score as the game stabilized at 44-33 around the 20-minute mark. The German side did not panic; they simply trusted their rhythm and relied on contributions from a variety of players as the game wore on.
Midway through the third quarter, Dzanan Musa finally found his rhythm. The Bosnian forward, who had not been on the floor with intensity earlier, stepped up with purpose and produced 11 points in the third quarter, helping to widen the gap to 67-51 as the third period ended. The burst from Musa illustrated the depth Madrid can lean on when needed and signaled that the outcome was moving decisively in their favor.
The closing phase, though less brisk in pace, still captured the excitement of a high level Euroleague contest. A gallery of long-range plays and composed finishes unfolded, drawing interest from the stands as the two teams traded moments of precision and scoring runs. The tone remained clear: Real Madrid held firm and built on their previous efforts, sealing a decisive win in a league match that showcased the best of both teams’ capabilities. Gabriele Procida appeared as a key contributor during this stretch, with plays that demonstrated the kind of athletic finishing and teamwork that defined the evening. The result reflected a clash of contrasts at the summit of the standings, with Real Madrid maintaining an undefeated record in the continental competition.
– Data sheet:
99 – Real Madrid (27+17+23+32): Campazzo (7), Causeur (5), Hezonja (26), Ndiaye (7), Tavares (11), -first five-, Deck (4), Llull (7), Sergio Rodríguez (8), Poirier (4) , Abalde (6), Musa (11) and Rudy Fernández (3).
75 – ALBA Berlin (17+16+18+24): Spagnolo (8), Procida (14), Delow (9), Thiemann (12), Koumadje (8) – in the top five – Wetzell (4), Mattisseck (8), Schneider (2), Nikic (2) and Samar (8).
referees: Sasa Pukl (Slovenia), Carmelo Paternicò (Italy) and Vassilis Pitsilkas (Greece).
Events: The match of the tenth day of the Euroleague was played at WiZink Center in front of approximately 5,000 spectators.