Real Madrid 105, Crvena Zvezda Belgrade 84 — Real Madrid produced a dominant 105-84 EuroLeague victory over Crvena Zvezda Belgrade at the Movistar Arena, using a blistering second-quarter run and a balanced offensive display to pull away for a comfortable home win.

Real Madrid seize control early

Real Madrid opened the game with a 12-2 run and never looked back. The hosts led 28-18 after the first quarter and stretched the advantage to 54-40 at halftime behind Facundo Campazzo’s playmaking and Dzanan Musa’s scoring off the bench. Crvena Zvezda struggled to contain Real’s ball movement, frequently arriving late on closeouts.

The third quarter turned the game into a rout. Real opened the period with a 14-4 burst, pushing the lead to 68-44 and forcing Crvena Zvezda into timeout. The visitors briefly trimmed the deficit to 16, but Real’s depth and transition game kept the margin comfortable throughout the final period.

Key moments that broke the game open

The decisive stretch came late in the second quarter when Real closed the half on a 10-2 run, capped by a Campazzo three-pointer from the top of the key. That momentum carried into the third quarter, where Walter Tavares controlled the paint and Mario Hezonja hit back-to-back threes to push the lead beyond 20 points.

Crvena Zvezda never recovered. Real’s bench maintained the intensity, and the hosts cruised through the final five minutes with the result already secure.

Tactical story: ball movement and transition dominance

Real Madrid recorded 24 assists on 38 made field goals, a clear sign of their offensive fluidity. The Spanish giants shot 12-of-29 from three-point range and scored 18 fast-break points, punishing Crvena Zvezda’s 15 turnovers.

Defensively, Real limited Crvena Zvezda to 41% shooting from the field and dominated the rebounding battle 42-34. Tavares’ presence at the rim altered numerous shots, while Campazzo’s pressure on the ball disrupted the visitors’ half-court sets.

Standout performers

• Dzanan Musa (Real Madrid): 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists — provided instant offense off the bench.
• Facundo Campazzo (Real Madrid): 18 points, 11 assists, 3 steals — controlled the tempo on both ends.
• Walter Tavares (Real Madrid): 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks — anchored the defense.
• Mario Hezonja (Real Madrid): 17 points, 5 rebounds — knocked down key perimeter shots.
• Nemanja Nedovic (Crvena Zvezda): 19 points, 4 assists — one of the few bright spots for the visitors.

What the result means

Real Madrid moves to 7-2 in the EuroLeague and continues to build momentum as one of the competition’s most complete teams. Crvena Zvezda drops to 3-6 and will need to improve its road defense after conceding over 100 points. The head-to-head result gives Real a significant early advantage in the standings.