Real Madrid 97–101 C.B. Breogán Lugo | Liga ACB | 10 May 2026

In one of the biggest upsets of the Liga ACB season, C.B. Breogán Lugo stunned Real Madrid 101–97 at the WiZink Center, handing the Spanish giants only their fourth home loss of the campaign. The visitors, fighting to secure a playoff berth, played with remarkable poise in a hostile environment and sealed the win with clutch free throws in the final seconds.

Match overview

Real Madrid entered as heavy favorites, but Breogán came out fearless. Led by an inspired performance from guard Erik Quintela, the visitors built a 53–47 halftime lead and maintained a narrow margin throughout the second half. Madrid made several runs, cutting the deficit to one point with under two minutes remaining, but Breogán answered each time. A critical steal by Jordan Davis with 12 seconds left ended Madrid’s last chance, and two free throws from Matej Havlicek iced the victory.

Key performers

• Erik Quintela (Breogán): 24 points, 6 assists, 3 steals – the point guard played the game of his life, hitting 5 of 8 from deep and showing composure under pressure.
• Jordan Davis (Breogán): 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals – his all-around effort and defensive tenacity were instrumental.
• Matej Havlicek (Breogán): 14 points, 11 rebounds – the double-double included four huge offensive boards and key defensive stops.
• Walter Tavares (Real Madrid): 18 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks – a dominant interior performance that nearly carried Madrid.
• Dzanan Musa (Real Madrid): 22 points, but he shot just 8-of-22 from the field and missed a crucial three that would have tied the game with 30 seconds left.

Tactical story

Breogán’s game plan was simple: push the pace, attack the rim, and force Madrid’s big men to defend on switches. They executed beautifully, scoring 52 points in the paint and drawing 23 fouls from Madrid. Real Madrid struggled from three-point range (8/28, 28.6%) and could not overcome a season-high 17 turnovers. Breogán also won the battle on the boards, 39–36, a statistic that underscored their hunger.

Standings impact

The victory lifts C.B. Breogán Lugo to 14–13, moving them into a tie for eighth place and strengthening their case for a playoff spot. Real Madrid, now 22–5, sees their lead at the top of the Liga ACB standings shrink to one game over runner-up Barcelona. The result sends a warning to the entire league: Breogán is a dangerous opponent in the postseason chase.