Real Madrid delivered a powerful response to recent highs and lows, dominating Barcelona in
Friday’s EuroLeague El Clásico with a convincing 80–61 win at the Movistar Arena. Madrid set
the tone early with intense defense and strong rebounding, and they never allowed Barcelona to
find a rhythm offensively, putting control on their terms from start to finish.
After an even opening minutes, Madrid pulled away by aggressively attacking the boards and
limiting Barcelona’s looks from outside. Their defense forced tough possessions and turnovers,
while Barcelona struggled to find consistent scoring. By halftime, Madrid held a double-digit
lead and extended it further in the second half, closing the game with authority.
Box Score
Final Score: Real Madrid 80 — Barcelona 61
Team Scoring by Quarter
1Q: 21–14
2Q: 22–17
3Q: 20–16
4Q: 17–14
Team Shooting & Rebounding (Madrid Team Totals)
Madrid’s scoring was balanced — with Garuba leading the way, supported by efficient
contributions from Deck, Hezonja and Tavares, while Barcelona struggled to string consistent
offense together.
Real Madrid: 19/35 2FG, 9/23 3FG, 15/18 FT — 31 total rebounds
Usman Garuba (RMB) 16 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast
Gabriel Deck (RMB) 12 Pts, 1 Reb,
Mario Hezonja (RMB) 12 Pts, 3 Reb,
Edy Tavares (RMB) 11 Pts, 6 Reb,
Trey Lyles (RMB) 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Ast
Post-Match Takeaways:
1. Madrid’s defense set the tone: Controlling rebounds and forcing tough looks limited
Barcelona’s scoring flow.
2. Balanced scoring matters: Madrid didn’t rely on one star — multiple players reached
double figures, keeping Barcelona guessing.
3. Barcelona’s offensive woes: Poor shooting and limited second-chance opportunities
prevented any sustained comeback.
What’s Next For Madrid
This win keeps Real Madrid competitive in the EuroLeague standings and gives them
momentum heading into upcoming matchups against mid-table rivals and top-seed contenders.
The defensive identity they showed here will be critical as the schedule tightens, and maintaining
this level of balance and energy will be key in the games ahead.