Real Madrid Extends Home Winning Streak with Hard-Fought Victory Over Virtus Bologna

Real Madrid defeated Virtus Bologna 92-84 on March 5, 2026, securing their 10th consecutive home victory in the EuroLeague and improving their home record to 14-1.Real Madrid Official Website, Eurohoops

A Game of Runs and Resilience

The match was a closely contested affair, with Virtus Bologna, led by Carsen Edwards, controlling the pace in the opening minutes and establishing a 7-point lead (10-17) early in the game.Real Madrid Official Website Still, Real Madrid responded with a 21-6 run to take a 7-point lead of their own (31-23) in the second quarter.

Despite facing a resilient Virtus side, Real Madrid maintained the lead until halftime, with a score of 46-40. Key contributions during this period came from Facundo Campazzo, who scored a half-court three-pointer and Mario Hezonja and Walter Tavares, who shared the scoring responsibilities.Real Madrid Official Website

Second Half Battle and Final Push

The second half saw Virtus Bologna regain confidence, tying the game at 61, but a buzzer-beater triple from Deck kept Real Madrid ahead going into the final quarter.Real Madrid Official Website

The final minutes were intense, with the score tied at 77 entering the last three minutes. Real Madrid then closed out the game with a decisive 17-5 run, fueled by strong performances from Feliz, Tavares, Hezonja, and Campazzo.Real Madrid Official Website

Key Performers

Mario Hezonja led Real Madrid with 19 points, while Walter Tavares contributed 14 points and 5 blocks, earning a PIR of 22.Real Madrid Official Website, Eurohoops For Virtus Bologna, Carsen Edwards shone with 32 points and 5 assists, while Luca Vildoza added 15 points and Derrick Alston Jr. Chipped in with 11.Basketball Sphere

Standings Implications

With this win, Real Madrid improved to 19-11, moving into third place in the EuroLeague standings. Virtus Bologna now holds a record of 13-17, diminishing their chances of reaching the play-in tournament.Basketball Sphere