Real Madrid secured their spot in the EuroLeague Final Four with an 87-81 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday night. The win, played on the road, underlined Madrid’s resilience as they overcame a tough challenge from the Israeli side. Guard play was crucial for Los Blancos, with key contributions from their backcourt in the second half to pull away. Hapoel fought back multiple times but could not close the gap.
The hosts came out aggressively, leading early, but Madrid’s experience and depth proved decisive. The win sets up a clash at the Final Four, the pinnacle of European club basketball.
In other EuroLeague action, Valencia Basket stunned Panathinaikos in Athens with a 91-87 victory. The Spanish side showed remarkable composure in a hostile environment, edging the Greek powerhouse in a tense finish.
