Real Madrid earned its first road victory of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season on Tuesday, defeating Armani Olimpia Milano 98-89 at Unipol Forum behind a dominant second and third quarter and a balanced offensive performance.
After trailing 25-21 at the end of the first quarter, Real took control by outscoring Milan 32-15 in the second period. The visitors continued to extend their advantage after halftime, adding another 31 points in the third quarter to build an 84-67 lead entering the final 10 minutes.
Theo Maledon led Real with 16 points, while Andres Feliz contributed 15 points and five assists. Facundo Campazzo added 13 points and six assists, helping the visitors dictate the pace after a slow start.
Real initially struggled to find its rhythm, missing its first five shots before Mikael Jantunen scored the team’s opening basket. Milan capitalized early, with Devon Hall helping the hosts establish a 7-3 lead and maintain control through much of the opening quarter.
Real responded through Walter Tavares and its bench before Milan finished the first period ahead 25-21. The visitors then adjusted their frontcourt rotation, with Jaime Pradilla joining Tavares, while Maledon and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot connected from beyond the arc.
Milan briefly regained momentum through Devin Booker, who helped spark a 10-0 run that gave the hosts a 36-32 advantage. However, Campazzo changed the game’s direction with his playmaking and outside shooting.
Real finished the half on a decisive run, with Alberto Abalde connecting from three-point range and Maledon converting a three-point play before Campazzo added a late triple. The visitors went into halftime leading 53-40, having turned a four-point deficit into a 13-point advantage.
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Real maintained its intensity after the break. Feliz repeatedly attacked the basket, while Campazzo and Abalde continued to score from outside, stretching the lead to 21 points at 63-42. Milan struggled to contain the visitors’ offensive rhythm, and Real entered the fourth quarter with a comfortable 84-67 advantage.
Milan refused to surrender, with Leandro Bolmaro and Garrison Mathews leading a late push. Mathews hit four three-pointers and scored 14 points, while Bolmaro finished with a team-high 21 points and five assists. Hall added 17 points.
The hosts briefly reduced the deficit to 11 points, raising hopes of a comeback, but Real remained composed. Jantunen and Pradilla scored important baskets in the closing minutes to prevent Milan from getting closer.
Real shot 41.4% from three-point range and made 24 of 28 free throws, while collecting 40 rebounds. Milan made 11 of 30 three-point attempts and committed 11 turnovers.
The victory improved Real Madrid’s record to 3-2, while Milan fell to 1-4. Real will host LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Thursday, while Milan welcomes Dubai Basketball.
