Real Madrid defeated Estrella Roja 103-82 in the EuroLeague regular season finale, securing third place and home-court advantage in the quarterfinals. Facundo Campazzo led the team with a strong performance, as Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic watched from the stands. The final position hinges on Valencia's game on Friday.
Real Madrid, coached by Sergio Scariolo, beat Estrella Roja of Sasa Obradovic 103-82 at Movistar Arena, where they have lost only once this season. The win secures third place in the standings, with a chance at second if Valencia loses to Dubai in Bosnia. Statistics show 81% of teams with home-court advantage in playoffs reach the Final Four.
Facundo Campazzo starred with 16 points and eight assists, dedicating a basket to injured Luka Doncic, who attended with Novak Djokovic. Sergio Llull hit a key three-pointer at the end of the third quarter (77-63), while Theo Maledon, Usman Garuba, and Trey Liles aided the comeback after a tough start, leading 56-44 at halftime.
Estrella Roja held early with threes from Jordan Nwora and Tyson Carter, and Joel Bolomboy dominant until an ankle injury sidelined him. Madrid improved defense and rebounds to dismantle their opponents.
In other results, Olympiacos beat Milan 85-76 to top the league with 26 wins, and Baskonia lost 91-79 to Partizan.
