Real Madrid Take Care of San Pablo Burgos 90-79
Real Madrid secured a 90-79 home victory over San Pablo Burgos in Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto action on November 1, 2026. The hosts used a strong first half and a disciplined fourth quarter to hold off a Burgos side that never stopped competing.
The win keeps Real Madrid on track in the Liga ACB standings and highlights their depth and defensive control, while Burgos can take encouragement from a performance that tested one of the league’s top teams.
Match overview
Real Madrid 90-79 San Pablo Burgos. Madrid led by seven after the first quarter and maintained a comfortable cushion for most of the night. Burgos made several runs, but Madrid’s ability to answer with timely baskets and defensive stops kept the visitors at arm’s length.
- First quarter: Real Madrid 25-18 San Pablo Burgos
- Second quarter: Real Madrid 22-20 San Pablo Burgos
- Third quarter: Real Madrid 21-23 San Pablo Burgos
- Fourth quarter: Real Madrid 22-18 San Pablo Burgos
How the game unfolded
Real Madrid started with purpose, attacking the paint and forcing Burgos into early foul trouble. Their defense was active on the perimeter, contesting shots and limiting clean looks from three. Burgos settled in during the second quarter and found some success with their half-court offense, but Madrid’s rebounding and transition game kept them in front.
The third quarter was Burgos’s best stretch. They cut into the lead with a series of well-executed possessions and briefly threatened to make it a one-possession game. Madrid responded with a run of their own late in the period, restoring a comfortable margin entering the fourth.
Key moments
The game’s decisive moment came midway through the fourth quarter. Burgos had trimmed the deficit to single digits, but Madrid produced a sequence of defensive stops and converted them into points at the other end. A corner three and a fast-break dunk pushed the lead back to double figures and forced Burgos to chase the game.
Burgos continued to fight, but Madrid’s free-throw shooting and offensive rebounding in the final minutes closed the door. The hosts managed the clock well and did not allow Burgos to string together the quick scoring run they needed.
Tactical story
Madrid’s defensive versatility was on display. They switched effectively on screens, protected the rim, and forced Burgos into contested jump shots. Offensively, Madrid’s ball movement created open looks, and their size on the glass gave them second-chance opportunities.
Burgos competed well in the paint and had success when they played through their big men, but they struggled to contain Madrid’s transition attack. Their three-point shooting was streaky, and Madrid’s perimeter defenders made life difficult in the closing minutes.
Standout performers
Madrid’s frontcourt controlled the boards and provided efficient interior scoring, while their guards dictated tempo and made timely shots. Burgos’s guards competed hard and kept the offense organized, but the visitors needed more consistent outside shooting to truly threaten the hosts.
What the result means
The win reinforces Real Madrid’s position among the Liga ACB’s leading contenders and gives them another home result to build on. For San Pablo Burgos, the loss is a reminder of the execution required to beat elite teams, but their effort and resilience were positives to take forward. The head-to-head result favors Madrid as the season progresses.