Real Madrid defeated UCAM Murcia 80-91 in the 13th round of Liga Endesa, securing their 11th consecutive victory and solidifying the lead with a 12-1 record. Facundo Campazzo and Andrés Feliz shone with 15 and 13 points respectively, in a game where the whites dominated despite local resistance. This win confirms their qualification for the Copa del Rey in Valencia.
Sergio Scariolo's Real Madrid ended 2025 as the undisputed leader of Liga Endesa after beating UCAM Murcia 80-91 at the Palacio de los Deportes in Murcia on December 30. This victory, their 11th consecutive in the domestic competition, brings their record to 12 wins and one loss, suffered in Vitoria against Baskonia (105-100) in the second round. They have only lost two of their 42 ACB games, the other to Unicaja in the semifinals (86-84). The white team maintains a streak of 37 wins at the Movistar Arena and mathematically qualifies for the Copa del Rey in Valencia.
Facundo Campazzo returned to Murcia with a stellar performance, scoring 15 points and directing the game, especially in the third quarter with a three-pointer and free throws that extended the lead to 11 points (44-55). Andrés Feliz added 13 points, including two key threes to break the rival's zone defense (58-73). Under the basket, Gabriel Deck and Alex Len were crucial; Len tallied 12 points and 6 rebounds in one of his best games, despite four fouls on Walter Tavares. Alberto Abalde sealed it with a drive and a three in the final minutes.
Sito Alonso's UCAM, second in the standings with only three losses, put up a fight until the end but couldn't contain the visitors. Michael Forrest led the local offense, but David DeJulius and Dylan Ennis vanished, and the team missed numerous free throws. Before the game, Sadiel Rojas' jersey was retired in tribute. This loss complicates UCAM's title chase, as they needed a win to tie Madrid.
The win boosts Real Madrid's confidence ahead of the league clásico against Barcelona next Sunday at 12:30.
