Fenerbahçe Beko defeated the Spanish team Real Madrid 66-51 in the 18th week postponement match of the Basketball THY Europa League.
With this result, the yellow-dark blue team achieved its 12th victory, 5 in a row, in the organization. Leader Real Madrid suffered their 4th defeat. Fenerbahce, which put an end to its longing for a 7-game win against its opponent, won the European League for the 9th time in the last 10 matches.
Starting the match effectively, Real Madrid gained an 8-2 advantage in the 4th minute with Sergio Llull’s three consecutive baskets from behind the 3-point line. Fenerbahce Beko, who recovered after this episode and achieved a 17-0 series, finished the first period ahead 19-8 against his opponent, who did not have a chance to score in the last 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
Both teams struggled to score in the second quarter. Fenerbahçe Beko scored his first basket in the 15th minute. The yellow-dark blue team, which allowed 9 points in the basket against 8 points scored in this period, went 27-17 superior to the locker room.
In the third period, Fenerbahçe had a great advantage over its opponent in defense and attack. The yellow-dark blue team, who opened the difference with the score contribution from 6 players, entered the last quarter with a 48-30 lead.
Fenerbahce Beko, who did not allow the gap to go below 11 points in the fourth quarter, won the match 66-51.
The match, in which the yellow-dark blue fans showed great interest, was played at a sold-out place.