Real Madrid bat l’ASVEL 111-92 en Euroligue le 15 octobre 2026

The ASVEL European campaign hit another heavy speedbump on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as Tony Parker’s side fell 111-92 to Real Madrid at the WiZink Center in Spain during Round 6 of the EuroLeague regular season. Just two days after absorbing a heart-breaking buzzer-beater defeat at home against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, the French club found itself overmatched by a Spanish powerhouse despite a spirited second-half push.

Rotation Shortages and Early Despair in Madrid

Coming off the 84-82 loss to Belgrade at the Astroballe, ASVEL elected to travel to the Spanish capital without three of its foundational players. Veterans Patty Mills and Jae Crowder, along with floor general Tremont Waters and Juhann Begarin, were left off the travelling roster as coach Tony Parker managed physical loads during a punishing three-game week. noted that the calculated gamble nearly paid off, but the visitors faced an uphill climb immediately against a Real Madrid squad returning to full operational tempo.

The first half highlighted the gulf in depth. Real Madrid punished defensive lapses to build a 61-48 advantage by halftime, fueled by dynamic outside shooting and interior presence. Former ASVEL guard Théo Maledon engineered much of the damage for the hosts, turning in a complete performance with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Dominican guard Andrés Feliz orchestrated a career-best EuroLeague night, slicing through zones to finish with 26 points, including 8-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc.

The Third-Quarter Surge and Tactical Adjustments

Despite a 16-point deficit early in the third period at 64-48, ASVEL engineered a dramatic 23-7 turnaround. According to BeBasket, the visitors locked down defensively to limit Real Madrid to just 16 points in the third quarter, roaring back to draw level at 71-71 by the 29th minute. Deploying a shifting zone defense, Villeurbanne frustrated the hosts and capitalized on offensive sparkplugs who stepped into expanded roles.

TyTy Washington delivered his finest European outing to date, pacing the French side with 17 points and 6 assists, while Edwin Jackson chipped in 13 points and 6 assists with the veteran poise of his 2010s prime. Hugo Besson also added 16 points to keep the visitors competitive. Yet, a late third-quarter lapse—compounded by a buzzer-beating claquette from Jaime Pradilla and four quick points from Maledon—handed the initiative back to the hosts before the final frame began.

Fourth-Quarter Collapse and Shooting Disparities

Real Madrid slammed the door shut in the fourth quarter, leaning heavily on a blistering three-point shooting display. The Spanish finalists finished 19-of-45 from distance (53.2% overall from the field), with Chuma Okeke and Alberto Abalde converting crucial perimeter strikes that stretched the lead beyond fifteen points. ASVEL struggled to maintain defensive intensity down the stretch as fatigue set in, conceding 111 total points.

“I think we ran out of gas at the end,” Parker admitted in the post-match press conference, as reported by BeBasket. “We played a super third quarter, but Feliz hit big shots at the end. We tried a lot of things.” Parker also recounted a lighthearted exchange with Feliz, who explained his red-hot shooting night by joking that he was simply playing against his childhood idol—referencing Parker himself.

Standings Implications and Upcoming Fixtures

With the loss, ASVEL drops to a 2-4 record in the EuroLeague standings while Real Madrid levels its European ledger at 3-3. The defeat leaves Villeurbannais players and staff searching for consistency as the demanding continental calendar rolls forward.

ASVEL returns to domestic action quickly, facing a road test against Limoges on Saturday. The French club will look to harness the positive stretches witnessed during their third-quarter comeback in Madrid to stabilize their domestic momentum.