Real Madrid Come Back to Beat Valencia 94-79
Real Madrid shrugged off a slow start to beat Valencia 94-79 in round 16 of the Liga Endesa, keeping their spot at the top of the table.
How the game went
Both teams had their full rosters available for the matchup under coaches Sergio Scariolo and Pedro Martínez. Valencia led early, but Real Madrid chipped away and took control as the game progressed, closing strong to secure a comfortable margin.
The spark came from Mario Hezonja, who poured in 23 points, while David Kramer and Sergio Llull added 14 apiece. For Valencia, Darius Thompson finished with 19 points and Jean Montero contributed 15, but it wasn’t enough to stop Madrid’s rally.
Standings and what’s next
The win keeps Real Madrid in first place with a 14-2 record. Valencia sits behind along with Barcelona, both holding 12-4 after this round.
Both clubs head back to EuroLeague action this week: Real Madrid hosts Olimpia Milano and Valencia faces Paris in their next EuroLeague games. Expect both teams to refocus quickly as the continental schedule ramps up.
There has also been fresh media coverage and player interviews in recent days, featuring voices from across European basketball. Fans can look out for those conversations to get more context on team form and individual performances as the season continues.
