Real Madrid – Armani Milano 106-77: Stormy at Movistar Arena and the “Queen” looks higher
Real Madrid – Armani Milan 106-77: Show of strength and absolute dominance at home
Fresh off an El Clásico victory over Barcelona, Real Madrid impressed and left no room for Armani Milan, winning 106-77 in an emphatic way on Tuesday night. Sergio Scariolo’s team combined a tough defense with a productive attack, opening the EuroLeague’s “devil’s week” perfectly.
Explosive start and defense that stifled the Italians
Real hit the gas in the first quarter, finding a rhythm on offense and hitting 12 of 17 field goal attempts to take a 30-23 lead. In the second period, however, it was defense that made the difference as Armani was held to just 13 points.
The half-time found the Madrids at +19 (52-33), with the rest being purely procedural as the home team never looked back.
Movistar Arena impregnable for Real
That image is no exception this season, as Real Madrid are steadily turning the Movistar Arena into a fortress. The team has experienced just one defeat in their 12 home games, which explains their constant presence in the upper echelons of the standings.
“We are trying to protect our headquarters. It’s very important for us to win here,” Trey Lyles said after the game, stressing the importance of consistency at home.
Lyles is the protagonist, polyphony in the attack
Trey Lyles came off the bench to spark the second period, scoring 11 straight points in less than four minutes. In total, he finished the game with 17 points, being his team’s leading scorer.
The rest of the players contributed as well, with six players scoring in double figures: Mario Hezonia had 13, David Kramer had a career-high 12, Andres Felith added 11, and Alberto Ambalde and Walter Tavares each had 10 points.
High percentages and look at the derby with Monaco
Real also dominated the shooting percentages, finishing the match with 26/36 two-pointers (72.2%) and 12/21 three-pointers (57.1%), ideally combining defensive commitment with offensive efficiency.
With the win, the “Queen” made it five straight in 2026 and improved to 15-8, level with Monaco, who they host in Madrid on Thursday. The upcoming game is expected to be decisive for the standings battle, with Real having a clear advantage at their mighty home.
