Sergio Llull made history in the Liga Endesa on October 18, 2026, reaching his 700th career appearance in Spain’s top basketball flight while becoming the first Real Madrid player to surpass 7,000 points for the club in the competition. The player achieved the milestones during a fourth-round fixture against Surne Bilbao Basket, where he poured in 19 points in 12 minutes and 37 seconds of floor time to secure a victory.
The landmark appearance arrived two decades after Llull first stepped onto an ACB court. Facing Bilbao carried a distinct sense of symmetry for the native of Maó, who originally made his league debut against the exact same franchise on January 8, 2006, while playing for Manresa. Across a career spanning 21 seasons—surpassing the 20 seasons of Juan Carlos Navarro—Llull has carved out a singular legacy in Madrid.
A Scoring Burst Against Bilbao Basket
Llull wasted little time making an offensive impact after entering the contest at the start of the second quarter, with the team holding a 36-13 advantage. Though he missed his initial three-point attempts, he quickly found his rhythm to finish the first half with six points. He crossed the 7,000-point threshold with 1 minute and 12 seconds remaining in the third quarter by sinking two free throws, needing eight points entering the night to claim the mark.
By the final buzzer, Llull had accumulated 19 points in 12 minutes and 37 seconds of play. Such efficiency in a compressed window is rare, with only Fabien Causeur having achieved a higher scoring figure in a similarly reduced period with the club, recording 20 points in 12 minutes and 42 seconds during a May 2019 game in Burgos.
Climbing the All-Time Spanish League Ranks
With his total of 7,011 points for Madrid, Llull stands as the fourth-highest scorer with a single club in Liga Endesa history. The list remains topped by Jordi Villacampa with 8,991 points for Joventut, followed by Juan Carlos Navarro with 8,318 points for Barça, and Juan Antonio San Epifanio, Epi, with 7,029 points for Barça. Llull’s output also pushed him past Epi in the absolute scoring standings, lifting him into 12th place overall in the ACB record books.
In terms of longevity, Llull’s 700 total league matches place him sixth all-time in the ACB era. The appearance list is led by Felipe Reyes with 824 games, followed by Rafa Jofresa (756), Nacho Rodríguez (737), Marcelinho Huertas (735), and Nacho Azofra (705). Within the walls of Real Madrid, Llull has now played 689 matches in the domestic league, reaching the mark of matches played by Juan Carlos Navarro for a single club in competition history.
Two Decades of Trophy Success in Madrid
Since arriving in the Spanish capital following his stint with Manresa, Llull has collected 9 Liga Endesa titles, an ACB MVP award, two Finals MVP nods, and has been part of the All-ACB First Team on three occasions. His domestic haul contributes to a total of 25 national titles in the ACB era, surpassing the 24 won by Clifford Luyk and Rafael Rullán.
The Real Madrid head coach praised the guard’s enduring work ethic following the milestone victory, noting that the veteran’s daily commitment in training confirms his talent. The player continues to feature in domestic competitions as Real Madrid balances its Liga Endesa and EuroLeague schedules.
Historical Footprint for Club and Country
Llull holds historical club records as Real Madrid’s all-time leader in league matches (688), minutes (14,588), points (6,992), assists (2,088), and three-pointers (1,073). He also ranks second in the club’s global valuation ranking with 7,091, trailing Felipe Reyes at 7,880, as well as in free throws made (1,271 compared to Reyes’ 1,714) and fouls drawn (1,748 behind Reyes’ 2,364). Across the entire ACB, he stands 17th in total minutes with 14,670, closing in on the marks held by José Antonio Orenga (14,704) and Fernando San Emeterio (14,817).
Es un honor. Estoy muy agradecido al Real Madrid y al Manresa, que son los dos equipos con los que he jugado en la ACB. Al Real Madrid por permitirme seguir aquí, disputando partidos para el mejor club del mundo. Hacerlo contra el Bilbao es especial, es un club al que le tengo mucho cariño desde que debuté contra ellos.
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