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mar 12 2026MADRID — Real Madrid dominated Valencia Basket 96-79 in the Spanish derby of EuroLeague Matchday 31, with Sergio Scariolo's team controlling the game in the second half to secure a convincing win.
The white team pulled away after a relatively balanced first half. For much of the opening period, Valencia Basket remained competitive and even took the lead at moments in the second quarter. However, Real Madrid shifted the tempo before halftime with a 13-5 run that allowed them to enter the break with a 51-43 advantage.
The trend intensified after the halftime break. The Madrid team started the second half with renewed offensive momentum that extended the lead to 19 points (67-48), a margin that proved decisive in controlling the game through the final buzzer.
On the individual side, Mario Hezonja led Real Madrid with 16 points. Gabriel Deck also made an impact with 14 points, and Trey Lyles added 12 for the home team.
For Valencia Basket, Jean Montero led the visiting attack with 18 points, while Josep Puerto was the only other Valencia player to reach double figures with 11 points.
With this victory, Real Madrid extends its dominance over Valencia Basket, defeating them for the third consecutive time and consolidating their strong form in the competition.
Following this result, Real Madrid and Valencia Basket both hold identical 20-11 records, sharing third place in the EuroLeague standings. In the next matchday, Real Madrid will visit Zalgiris Kaunas, while Valencia Basket will face another Spanish derby against Barcelona.
