Real Madrid Secures Sixth EuroLeague Victory Against Fenerbahçe
Real Madrid secured its sixth EuroLeague victory with a 95-76 win against Fenerbahçe at the Movistar Arena, driven by 26 points from Theo Maledon and strong perimeter shooting in the second half. Fenerbahçe head coach Saras Jasikevicius faced a difficult night as his team fell behind after a competitive opening half, failing to find a defensive solution against Pedro Martínez’s squad.
Fenerbahçe Sets Early Pace Before Real Madrid Responds
The visiting side opened with an aggressive tempo, as Baldwin and Larkin combined for the first nine points of the game. Real Madrid struggled with early execution, committing fouls and turnovers that included a technical foul whistled against Feliz. Point guard Campazzo steadied the hosts, however, helping trigger a response that briefly put Madrid ahead 14-13. Will Clyburn and Horton-Tucker countered from the perimeter for Fenerbahçe, closing out a fast-paced opening period with a 24-22 lead for the Turkish side.
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Maledon Takes Control in the Second Quarter
Real Madrid shifted momentum at the start of the second period, stringing together an 8-0 run directed by Luwawu-Cabarrot that forced Jasikevicius to call an early timeout. Tavares extended the surge to 10-0 from the free-throw line before Shields ended a four-minute scoring drought for the visitors. Maledon then took charge of the frame, contributing 13 of his points before halftime. Despite late scoring from Key and Horton-Tucker, Fenerbahçe trailed 47-42 at the break, having lost forward Jantunen to a knee injury.
Defensive Pressure and Perimeter Shooting Extend the Lead
The third quarter opened with erratic shooting from both teams before Procida hit a three-pointer that pushed Madrid’s advantage back to double digits at 58-46. Real Madrid tightened its defensive rotations, limiting Fenerbahçe’s second-chance opportunities and capitalizing on transition chances. Four successful three-pointers in five attempts helped the home side stretch their cushion to 18 points, closing the third quarter comfortably ahead at 70-55.
Late Run Fails to Reverse the Outcome
Fenerbahçe opened the final period with a 0-9 run to narrow the gap to 72-64, relying on 21 points from Clyburn and 19 total offensive rebounds. Maledon halted the visitors’ momentum with steady scoring, while Okeke added a late three-pointer to reestablish an 18-point margin at 89-71. Maledon finished as the game’s top scorer with 26 points, earning MVP honors as Madrid closed out the 95-76 final scoreline.
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