Actual Madrid are the EuroLeague SuperCup champions, defeating Olympiacos 93–89 in an exciting ultimate in Abu Dhabi.
The victory was particularly important for Madrid, as Olympiacos had been the identical workforce that defeated them within the EuroLeague Remaining earlier this yr. This time, nonetheless, Actual Madrid turned the tables and got here out on prime when it mattered most.
Madrid made a powerful begin, taking a 24–15 lead after the primary quarter. Olympiacos responded within the second interval, successful it 28–23, however Actual Madrid nonetheless went into halftime with a 47–43 benefit.
The third quarter remained extraordinarily aggressive, with Olympiacos edging it 29–28. Actual Madrid entered the ultimate ten minutes with a slender 75–72 lead and managed to remain composed underneath strain. The Spanish facet gained the fourth quarter 18–17, securing a dramatic 93–89 victory.
The triumph in Abu Dhabi is much more particular as a result of this was the first-ever EuroLeague SuperCup match, making Actual Madrid the inaugural champions of the competitors.
After dropping to Olympiacos within the EuroLeague Remaining, Madrid have now responded in the very best means — by defeating the identical opponent and lifting the primary SuperCup trophy in Abu Dhabi.
After the historic victory, Facundo Campazzo from Actual Madrid mirrored on what the triumph and the inaugural match meant to the workforce:
“Sure, this was the primary time this match was performed and I’m glad we’re those who win that, particularly this early within the season. We are going to cherish this and hopefully proceed to work an increasing number of so we are able to fulfill our targets – and that’s the successful of all league we’re taking part”, stated Campazzo after his workforce made the historical past in Abu Dhabi.
