Real Madrid returned to winning ways with an 84–58 demolition of defending EuroLeague champion Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul at home. The victory snapped a three-game road losing streak and emphasized Los Blancos’ defensive identity under Coach Sergio Scariolo.
The hosts opened aggressively, hitting multiple three-pointers in the first four minutes, including two from Facundo Campazzo, one from Trey Lyles, and another from Alberto Abalde. Real Madrid raced to a 17–2 lead and finished the first quarter 25–16 ahead.
Fenerbahce struggled to find rhythm, scoring just six points in the second quarter as Real Madrid went on a 20–2 run powered by Theo Maledon’s nine straight points off the bench. By halftime, the Spanish side led 49–22, limiting the visitors to 9-of-41 shooting.
Real Madrid maintained its intensity in the second half, holding Fenerbahce to 35 points over the third quarter and preventing any chance of a comeback.
Key contributors for Real Madrid included Campazzo with 11 points, Maledon 15, Lyles 14, and Tavares 13 points with nine rebounds. Alberto Abalde added 11 points, while Usman Garuba chipped in 10 points and three rebounds.
For Fenerbahce, Wade Baldwin IV scored 14 points, while Tarik Biberovic added 10, and Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 10 points.
The emphatic win sets the tone for Real Madrid ahead of next week’s El Clásico against Barcelona, while Fenerbahce looks to recover when hosting ASVEL in Round 9 on Thursday.
