BAXI Manresa loses on Real Madrid's court without losing face in the match
Diego Ocampo's men were competitive, but the Whites ultimately imposed their theoretical superiority in the second half. The midfielders, Golden, Olinde, and Akobundu-Ehiogu, were the most outstanding.
87 Real Madrid I Maledon 8, Abalde 9, Hezonja 8, Lyles 12, and Tavares 16; Kramer, Campazzo 12, Okeke 6, Procida, Almansa 2, Garuba 12, and Llull 2
75 BAXI Manresa I Dani Pérez 2, Obasohan 11, Reyes 13, Olinde 9, and Akobundu-Ehiogu 5; Benitez 10, Gaspà, Ubal 7, Steinbergs, Knudsen, Golden 18, and Izaw-Bolavie
Partials: 21-17, 21-18, 23-20, 22-20
BAXI Manresa failed to pull off an upset and was defeated on the difficult court of one of Europe's best teams, Real Madrid (87-75).
Diego Ocampo's players came out strong, scoring the first seven points of the game. However, the Whites were quick to react and came back with a 14-0 run. At the end of the first quarter, the home team had a four-point lead (21-17).
In the second period, Real Madrid were in high spirits at the start, but the visitors, who had been struggling at the back, fought back and closed within a single point (31-30). Later, the home team, led by Tavares, opened up a new lead, and they reached the break with a seven-point lead (42-35).
Coming out of the locker room, the home team extended their lead, mainly from the free-throw line, and led by fifteen points (61-46). At the end of the third quarter, Real Madrid held a ten-point lead (65-55).
In the final ten minutes, Real Madrid continued to fight, but were unable to close the gap on a powerful opponent, who led by seventeen points (78-61). Ocampo stopped the game, but it was too late, and the Whites held their own, taking the victory.
On Wednesday at 8:45 PM, BAXI Manresa will play at the Nou Congost against one of the favorites for the Eurocup title, Bahcesehir College Istanbul from Turkey.