Madrid, Spain — December 18, 2025
Real Madrid delivered a punchy response to recent adversity with a gutsy 95‑90 home win over Paris Basketball in Round 17 of the EuroLeague regular season at the Movistar Arena. In a game that lived up to its billing — contrasting Madrid’s size and structure with Paris’ pace and firepower — the Whites came through when it mattered most in front of an electric crowd.
Game Flow & Key Numbers
Real Madrid asserted control early and late, outscoring Paris 24‑21 in the first and closing with a strong 25‑16 fourth quarter to seal the win. Paris hung tough through the middle quarters but ultimately couldn’t keep up in crunch time.
Team Stats Snapshot:
- Final Score: Real Madrid 95 — Paris Basketball 90
- Rebounds: Madrid 41 — Paris 38
- Assists: Madrid 23 — Paris 18
- 3‑Point Made: Madrid 12/33 — Paris 15/34
- Free Throws (Made/Attempted): Madrid 9/14 — Paris 8/12
- Turnovers: Madrid 11 — Paris 12
- Possession %: Madrid 56% — Paris 44%
(All stats based on official boxscore data)
Standout Performers & Impact
Madrid’s balanced attack made the difference in a tightly contested battle:
- Trey Lyles provided timely interior scoring and finished with a strong stat line that helped Madrid control the paint.
- Theo Maledon orchestrated the offense well, making key baskets down the stretch and facilitating ball movement.
- Team Rebounding Edge: Madrid secured 41 rebounds to Paris’ 38, an edge that helped fuel extra possessions and limit transition opportunities.
Paris stayed competitive throughout, with multiple players knocking down perimeter shots — going 15-for-34 from deep — and keeping the game alive until the final whistle.
Tactical Takeaways
Madrid’s Size & Half‑Court Discipline Paid Off
Real Madrid leaned into their frontcourt advantages and methodical execution in the half‑court to combat Paris’ speed. Winning the rebounding battle and converting crucial possessions down the stretch made the difference in key moments.
Paris’ Pace & Perimeter Shooting Energized Them
Paris shot well from three and pushed the tempo, forcing Madrid to stay engaged defensively throughout. Their ability to score in bunches kept them within striking distance into the fourth quarter, but limited depth inside ultimately caught up with them.
What This Win Means
For Real Madrid, this victory reinforces their home strength and helps refocus the squad after a narrow loss to Milano earlier in the week. It’s a solid step toward securing a favorable spot as the EuroLeague regular season heads into the second half.
For Paris Basketball, the effort was promising and competitive — especially on the road — but the team will be searching for ways to turn close contests into wins as the season unfolds.
