Real runs with broken brakes that overwhelmed Virtus and remained undefeated

Real Madrid look unstoppable at the start of this season. The EuroLeague champions defeated Virtus Bologna by an impressive 100-74, continuing their unbeaten streak in the competition. Chus Mateo’s team is 6-0 with one more game remaining against Maccabi. Luca Banki’s score ended 5-2, as he was no longer able to keep up with the Spaniards’ rhythm after the first quarter.

His best game of the year was played by Eddie Tavares, who finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 fumble and 2 blocks in 23’59”. However, Facundo Cabaso stole the show with 18 points (1 /5 three-pointers), 6 rebounds, 11 last passes, 3 steals and only 1 error in 28’29” of participation. Gerson Yabusele was also very good with 16 points (2/2 three-pointers) and 7 rebounds.

On the Virtus side, Marco Belinelli was the top scorer, scoring 15 points with 3/7 three-pointers. Toko Sengelia was also close with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, but also the same number of errors.

THE JUDGE: Semes, Koljenski, Bittner

THE DECADES: 26-27, 53-37, 68-51, 100-74

REAL (Mateo): Cozer 10 (2), Fernandez 1 (5 rebounds), Cabasso 18 (3/3 2-pointers, 1/5 3-pointers, 9/9 shots, 6 rebounds, 11 rebounds, 3 steals), Hezonia 9 (1), Rodriguez 1, Deck 11 (3), Poirier 5, Tavares 17 (7/11 2-points, 3/4 shots, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks), Yule 2, Yabusele 16 (2/ 2 3-pointers, 7 rebounds), Musa 10 (2)

Virtues (Banks): Cordinier 7 (1/4 3-pointers), Lundberg, Belinelli 15 (3/7 3-pointers), Paiola 2 (3 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 turnovers), Smith 7 (1), Dobrich 5 ( 1), Sengelia 12 (6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 turnovers), Hackett 9 (3 rebounds, 3 assists), Mickey 8 (5 rebounds), Dunston 9 (4 rebounds), Abbas

Real team statistics: 19/37 2-pointers, 11/26 3-pointers, 29/34 shots, 37 rebounds (8 offensive – 29 defensive), 28 assists, 7 steals, 8 turnovers, 3 blocks

Virtus’ team stats: 20/32 2-pointers, 6/25 3-pointers, 16/21 shots, 29 rebounds (5 offensive – 24 defensive), 17 assists, 4 steals, 19 turnovers, 1 block

The next games of the two teams: On matchday 8, Real will play against Valencia in Fonteta (11/14, 9:30 p.m.), while Virtus Armani will host Bologna (11/14, 9:30 p.m.) for the big Italian derby.