Real Madrid dismantles Unicaja to reach Copa del Rey semifinals
Real Madrid cruise into Copa del Rey semifinals
Real Madrid put on a commanding offensive show to beat Unicaja 100-70 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. They set the tone early with a 28-12 run and went into halftime with a 20-point cushion, never allowing Unicaja to mount a serious comeback.
The depth of Madrid’s roster was obvious, and coach Sergio Scariolo’s rotation kept the energy high throughout the second half. Defensively, Walter Tavares made life difficult inside for Unicaja, while their offensive execution suffered—Unicaja struggled to find consistency on two-point attempts and had a rough shooting night overall.
Standouts and what’s next
Trey Lyles led the way for Madrid with 16 points and six rebounds, Theo Maledon chipped in 13, and Facundo Campazzo took over in the third quarter as the lead ballooned to 71-36. Aleksander Balcerowski scored 13 for Unicaja and James Webb III added 12, but it wasn’t enough to keep them in the tournament.
Real Madrid will face Valencia in the semifinals after Valencia beat Joventut in their quarterfinal. This win should give Madrid confidence as they head into the knockout rounds, with depth and defensive presence looking like the keys to their continued success.
