Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 114–107 victory in overtime against Monbus Obradoiro, overcoming a late deficit and a fierce second-half surge from the Galician side. Reporting on the matchup, official club channels detailed how the visitors weathered intense pressure before pulling away during the extra period.
Real Madrid Builds Lead Before Halftime
Real Madrid initially constructed a narrow lead through physical presence in the paint and converted free throws. Unforced turnovers, however, prevented the visitors from breaking away cleanly as Obradoiro capitalized on second-chance opportunities to stay within striking distance. With the score locked at 33–34, Real Madrid mounted a late surge before halftime. Nadir Maledon drove effectively in one-on-one situations, while perimeter shooting provided a more fluid rhythm, highlighted by two three-pointers from Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot and another from Mikael Jantunen. The visitors entered the locker room with an 11-point advantage at 43–54.
Obradoiro Draws Even in the Third Quarter
Momentum shifted immediately after the break. A combination of scoring from Childress, Barcello, and Soriano injected new life into the hosts during the opening five minutes of the third quarter. Although Real Madrid moved the ball effectively and generated open looks, their shooting percentages dropped significantly. That cold spell offered Obradoiro the confidence needed to claw back, eventually leveling the score at 61–61 by the 27th minute. Jantunen steadied the visitors with a 7-0 run, pushing Real Madrid back ahead to 69–75 in the 30th minute.
Overtime Drama Decides the Contest
The fourth quarter became a back-and-forth battle. Real Madrid found their long-range rhythm early in the period, connecting on three three-pointers to build an 11-point cushion. Yet Obradoiro refused to fold, steadily chipping away at the deficit to pull the hosts ahead 96–94 with two minutes remaining. Luwawu-Cabarrot and Maledon answered instantly with a 5-0 run to make it 96–99. Childress responded with a three-pointer, and though Maledon missed a potential game-winner on the final regulation possession, the match extended into an extra session. In overtime, Maledon and Pradilla took control of the floor, anchoring crucial defensive stops in the final minute to seal the 107–114 victory for the madridistas.
Next Fixture on the Schedule
Real Madrid returns to domestic competition with upcoming league fixtures as the team continues its rigorous seasonal campaign across domestic and continental brackets.
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