Valencia Basket handed defending champion Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul a heavy defeat, winning 94–79 at Roig Arena in Round 7 of the EuroLeague.
The hosts set the tone early, building a 27–13 lead by the end of the first quarter and extending it to 47–23 in the second. Valencia never trailed, maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout most of the contest.
Pedro Martinez’s squad executed a high-pressure strategy, using quick offensive possessions and fresh rotations to create scoring opportunities while relying on strong defense to fuel fast breaks.
Brancou Badio exemplified Valencia’s intensity, scoring seven consecutive points in the second quarter and blocking Mikael Jantunen in the third, energizing the home crowd.
Jean Montero made his first EuroLeague home appearance, contributing 12 points and five assists in 19 minutes, while Kameron Taylor scored 17 points and Darius Thompson reached double figures for the seventh consecutive game.
Valencia outrebounded Fenerbahce 42–35 and recorded 16 offensive rebounds from seven different players, capitalizing on extra possessions to widen the gap.
The win improves Valencia to 4–3 while Fenerbahce drops to 3–4, highlighting the importance of momentum early in the EuroLeague season.
Valencia will look to continue its strong home form against Dubai Basketball on Thursday, while Fenerbahce travels to Spain to face Real Madrid in Round 8.
