Real Madrid once again showed their depth and resilience this weekend, pulling away from Valencia Basket for a convincing 94–79 home victory at the Movistar Arena. What started as a difficult first half match-up, quickly turned into a statement win, as Madrid erased an early deficit and dominated the game after halftime.
In the first quarter, Valencia quickly caught Madrid off guard early, jumping out to a sizable first-quarter lead behind confident shooting and aggressive play. Madrid, however, steadily regrouped. Defensive intensity picked up, the ball began to move more freely, and by the time halftime arrived, the contest had completely reset.
The turning point came in the third quarter. Madrid raised the tempo, tightened up defensively, and unleashed a decisive run that Valencia never fully recovered from. From there, the hosts controlled the final period, stretching the lead with smart shot selection and disciplined execution to close out another strong league performance.
Game Stats
- Final Score: Real Madrid 94, Valencia Basket 79
- Momentum Swing: Game tied at halftime after Madrid erased a large first-quarter deficit
- Control: Madrid dominated the second half on both ends of the floor
- Balance: Multiple players reached double figures
Standout Performers
- Mario Hezonja: Led all scorers with 23 points, delivering timely baskets during Madrid’s decisive stretch
- Sergio Llull: Added 14 points, providing leadership and perimeter scoring
- Gabriel Deck: Finished with 11 points and strong all-around impact
- Kramer: Chipped in 14 points, helping sustain momentum during rotation minutes
Valencia was paced by Darius Thompson (19 points) and Jean Montero (15 points), but their early offensive rhythm faded as Madrid’s defense tightened and focus on containing Valencia key players.
Key Takeaways
Resilience on display: Madrid weathered an early storm and flipped the game through defense, as they displayed their third-quarter dominance with a decisive stretch that separated the clubs. As expected, Madrid would edge out this match with their Depth advantage. With consistent production across the rotation kept pressure on Valencia. Madrid once again makes a statement to rest of the LIGA ACD on their place among the ACB’s elite
Post-Game Reaction
Valencia head coach Pedro Martínez pointed to the difference in consistency after the game:
“Against a team like Real Madrid, you need more than a strong start. When our intensity dropped, they took control — and they don’t give it back.”
Madrid, meanwhile, emphasized composure and execution as the keys to the turnaround.
This was a performance built on patience and authority. Real Madrid didn’t panic, trusted their system, and ultimately overwhelmed Valencia with sustained pressure. Another home win, another reminder of why Madrid remain one of the toughest teams to beat in Spain.