Real Madrid defeated Valencia Basket 105–90 in a physical and tactically disciplined EuroLeague Final Four matchup, using their experience and second-half control to secure the victory.
The opening half was a tense, high-level tactical battle with Real Madrid slightly ahead in control, but Valencia keeping the game very much alive through energy and aggressive defense.
The first minutes were very physical, with both teams trying to impose defensive pressure rather than play fast offense.
Real Madrid gradually settled into their half-court structure, using their experience in Final Four games to control tempo.
Valencia responded with strong defensive rotations and quick transition attempts whenever they forced turnovers.
After the first half score was 56-62 for Real, but combined these two teams got highest combined score (118) ever gotten in any half of the EuroLeague Final Four. Previous championship record was set in the 2013 Finals between Olympiacos and Real Madrid (110 points).
The second half shifted further toward Real Madrid’s preferred style, with longer possessions and more deliberate half-court execution limiting Valencia’s opportunities to build momentum. Madrid consistently attacked defensive mismatches through patient ball movement and interior creation, forcing Valencia Basket into difficult defensive recoveries.
Valencia continued to compete with aggressive perimeter defense and transition pushes after stops, but Madrid’s composure, rebounding control, and late-clock shot making prevented any sustained comeback run. In the fourth quarter, Madrid managed the tempo effectively, valuing possessions and slowing the pace whenever Valencia attempted to increase pressure, ultimately protecting their advantage through disciplined execution on both ends of the floor.
