Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahçe 95–76 in the ninth round of the EuroLeague. Théo Maledon scored 26 points as the hosts overturned an early deficit and protected their advantage after a late Fenerbahçe rally. Madrid extended their winning run across competitions to ten games and remained unbeaten at home this season.
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Madrid overturn the early deficit
Real Madrid won 95–76 against Fenerbahçe in the EuroLeague, a club basketball competition. The ninth-round game took place at Madrid’s Movistar Arena. The visitors led at the first quarter break, but Madrid went into halftime ahead and held the lead through the second half.[1], [2]
Fenerbahçe’s opening advantage reached 11–4. Campazzo’s shooting brought Madrid back, although Horton Tucker’s seven points in a minute helped Fenerbahçe finish the quarter 24–22 ahead.[1]
Outside shooting opens the gap
Maledon scored nine points in five minutes during the second period. Madrid reached 39–28 before Fenerbahçe closed to 47–42 at halftime. Tavares contributed inside after the break, then three-point shooting from Procida, Okeke, Feliz and Abalde helped extend the advantage to 68–50. The hosts entered the fourth quarter leading 70–55.[1]
Maledon and Feliz stop the late rally
Nine early fourth-quarter points took Fenerbahçe to 72–64. Madrid responded through Maledon and Feliz and moved to 86–71. Maledon finished with 26 points; Campazzo recorded 10 points and 10 assists, and Tavares added 14 points. The result brought Madrid a tenth consecutive win across competitions while preserving their unbeaten home record this season.[1]
