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Real Madrid earned a home win against Red Star with a final score of 72-58, opening the Euroleague week on a confident note and then pressing forward against Belgrade’s storied rivalry. The Madrid squad seemed ready to defend their territory against Partizan, confirming their status as a dominant force within European club basketball.
The white team continued to display a stubborn, consistent presence on the continent. Their trips to European arenas often carry a charged atmosphere, and the visit to Red Star Amselfest Arena did not disappoint. The Serbian club, renowned for the warmth of its crowd, brought an audible intensity to the stands that tested every visiting player.
Entertainment from Movistar Plus+ captured the moment, with social buzz around the clash. A specific highlight involved Adam Hanga, a former Madrid supporter who faced his old teammates with a focused scoring touch, delivering five points in a 9-3 opening stretch that set the tone for the opening period and reminded Chus Mateo’s squad of the competitive fire around the court.
Eli Ndiaye continued to impress, showing progress with the trio he was developing alongside. He assisted in orchestrating early offensive sequences that stretched the floor, creating spacing that allowed Facundo Campazzo and Sergio Llull to contribute crucial baskets. It was a period where Real Madrid seized momentum early, tallying 12 of the first 14 points away from home and signaling intent on the road.
As the game settled, the tone shifted toward a more controlled, physical battle. The scoring from outside cooled briefly, yet the contest quickly reignited under the basket. Walter Tavares delivered a burst of consecutive points, followed by Vincent Poirier, who capitalized on the early second-quarter opportunities and helped tilt the balance in Madrid’s favor, creating a palpable sense of discomfort for Red Star’s defense.
Abalde attempted a hallmark move with a Canary Islands-inspired flourish, a moment that reflected the team’s willingness to diversify its offensive attack. The broadcast from Movistar Plus+ continued to document the ebbs and flows of the match, underscoring the tactical depth Madrid brought to the floor.
While Milos Teodosic offered resistance for the Red-Whites, Real Madrid began to widen the gap by halftime, moving out to an 11-point lead at 34-45. The momentum sustained into the second half as Madrid maintained pressure, with Red Star occasionally replying through flashes of precision, only to see Madrid answer with disciplined defense and timely scoring. The guests extended their distance to a double-digit margin in some moments as Dzanan Musa connected on a crucial triple and Ndiaye added another basket, underscoring the depth of Madrid’s offensive arsenal.
The final quarter unfolded with Madrid in command, though Red Star stubbornly fought to narrow the gap. A period of subdued Paris-like tempo and few scoring possessions for the hosts allowed Real Madrid to maintain control, despite a late push from the home side that never fully materialized into a sustained threat. The Serbian squad ultimately conceded, unable to muster the firepower or the defensive stops needed to stay within striking distance of the visitors. The result stood as a clear reflection of Madrid’s maturity and composure on the road.
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58 – Red Star (20+14+11+13): Dos Santos, Hanga, Mitrovic, Lazic, Bolomboy, Teodosic, Davidovac, Simonovic, Tobey, Nedovic, Giedraitis, Lazarevic. Hanga contributed 10 points as part of a balanced attack that found scoring from multiple contributors. Teodosic led Red Star with 14 points, while other players contributed sparingly, highlighting the challenge of breaking through Madrid’s defense in a tightly contested European night.
72 – Real Madrid (20+25+16+11): Campazzo, Musa, Ndiaye, Tavares, Llull, Abalde, Hezonja, Poirier, Rodriguez, Gonzalez. The Madrid rotation produced a well-distributed scoring effort, with Ndiaye and Musa providing an especially efficient pair of carries that pushed the team forward as the game progressed. Llull and Campazzo orchestrated plays that kept the offense fluid, while Tavares anchored the interior with steady production around the basket.
Referees: Emin Mogulkoc, Tomasz Trawicki, Sergio Silva. The officiating crew managed a fast pace and maintained consistency throughout the match, supporting a competitive Euroleague atmosphere at Stark Arena.
Events: The 15th match day of the Euroleague basketball schedule unfolded at Stark Arena, delivering a high-stakes clash that showcased strategic basketball, athletic defense, and a display of Euroleague depth from both teams.