Andrés Feliz leads Real Madrid to the EuroLeague final
Dominican point guard Andrés Feliz shined off the bench to guide Real Madrid Baloncesto to a resounding victory over Valencia Basket, securing their place in the EuroLeague final.
Happy, with an outstanding performance, he contributed significantly to the merengue triumph, demonstrating his worth in crucial moments of the match.
In just 20 minutes of play, Feliz accumulated 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, providing energy and control to the team in the second half to consolidate Real Madrid’s lead.
From the Valencia Basket side, Jean Montero also left his mark on the tournament, saying goodbye with an outstanding performance. Montero finished the game with 15 points, nine assists and three steals, confirming his good performance during the season.
A game with offensive rhythm and constant changes
The match was characterized by its offensive pace and constant changes in the score. Although Valencia Basket initially took the lead, Real Madrid reacted, taking advantage of the absences in the opposing team’s paint.
Kameron Taylor led Valencia’s offense, while Mario Hezonja responded for Real Madrid.
The first quarter ended with a slight advantage for Valencia, but Real Madrid changed the course of the match in the second period, with an explosive offensive production.
The effectiveness from the three-point line and the fast transitions allowed Real Madrid to go into halftime with a 62-56 lead, marking a milestone in the Euroleague semifinals.
Happy and Campazzo make the difference
In the second half, Facundo Campazzo’s leadership and the decisive contribution of Andrés Feliz were key for Real Madrid to control the game.
Real Madrid dominated the offensive rebounds and widened the gap in the score, leaving Valencia in a complicated situation.
Although Valencia tried to react in the last quarter, Real Madrid, led by Hezonja, top scorer of the match with 23 points, kept calm and secured the victory.
The negative note for Real Madrid was Usman Garuba’s injury, which raises concerns for the final.
With this victory, Real Madrid will seek a new European title in Athens.
