In a gripping Euroleague matchup, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Red Star Belgrade with a score of 78:72. The Spanish team quickly established a 14-point lead, maintaining their edge for most of the game. However, a determined Red Star mounted a spirited comeback, narrowing the gap to just two points thanks to a crucial three-pointer by Miller-McIntyre in the final moments. Campazzo’s steady free-throwing then secured Real’s pivotal victory, improving their rank due to a superior head-to-head record.
Both Real Madrid and Red Star now sit with an identical record of 18-14, nestled amid a tightly contested group of teams ranked between sixth and tenth place. Efes leads the lot in sixth, followed closely by Barcelona, while Madrid and Red Star are respectively eighth and ninth, with Paris rounding out the five in tenth position.
The Paris team caused a stir with an unexpected triumph over Panathinaikos, clinching the game 101:98 in a thrilling away win. Earlier in Riga, Efes faced a tense battle against Maccabi, edging them out with a score of 90:88 after a nerve-wracking last-minute shot almost led to an Israeli victory.
Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, showcased a more assertive performance, defeating Baskonia 82:77 in Istanbul. This victory propelled Šarūnas Jasikėvičius’ squad to the top of the standings, boasting a better head-to-head record than Olympiacos. Yet, the highlight of the day unfolded in Berlin, where Virtus, under the guidance of coach Duško Ivanovic, clinched a staggering 44-point win against Alba, finishing 108:64. Remarkably, this came just two days after a heavy defeat to Red Star Belgrade by 36 points.
Real Madrid narrowly defeated Red Star Belgrade 78:72 in a tense Euroleague match, maintaining an edge for playoff contention. Both teams share an 18-14 record among a tightly packed group. Meanwhile, Paris caused a major upset by defeating Panathinaikos, and Virtus stunned with a 44-point victory over Alba, marking the day’s highlight.
In summary, Real Madrid’s ability to hold off a fierce challenge from Red Star highlights the intensity of this Euroleague season, with teams jostling for playoff positions. The surprising victories from Paris and Virtus demonstrate the unpredictable nature of the tournament, suggesting that anything can happen in the coming matches as these teams vie for supremacy.
Original Source: en.vijesti.me
