Real Madrid battled through a tight contest at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Tuesday, January 6, eventually claiming an 80-69 road victory after trailing for much of the game.
The French hosts controlled stretches throughout the first three quarters, holding leads at the end of each and extending to a 10-point advantage early in the third.
Despite underwhelming collective execution, Madrid gradually chipped away, tying the game at 63-65 early in the fourth quarter before Trey Lyles took over.
The Canadian forward scored 10 straight points in just over two minutes, turning a narrow margin into a decisive advantage while also contributing on the boards and defensively with key rebounds and a block.
Lyles finished with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and a game-high performance index rating of 26, highlighting his impact in a first EuroLeague season that has already impressed after a decade in the NBA.
Madrid’s collective shooting and late defensive intensity helped secure the win, finishing with 57.6% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
ASVEL’s early dominance included multiple scoring runs and consistent pressure, but the French side could not contain Madrid’s late-game surge and saw their lead evaporate in the final minutes.
Glyn Watson scored 14 points and dished out four assists for ASVEL, while Thomas Heurtel added 12 points and five assits.
Edy Tavares added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the visitors, while Facundo Campazzo contributed 15 points.
With the victory, Real Madrid improves to 12-8 and will host Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv behind closed doors on Thursday, while ASVEL drops to 6-14 ahead of a Friday matchup at Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.
The win underscores Madrid’s ability to withstand early adversity, maintain composure, and deliver when it matters, a pattern that has historically defined the club’s sustained success in Europe.
