On January 20, 2026, Real Madrid Baloncesto delivered a dominant performance at the Movistar Arena to secure a convincing 106-77 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, extending their EuroLeague winning streak to five matches. Real produced one of their most complete displays of the season, combining high-octane offence with stifling defence to take control from the opening whistle.
Real Madrid burst out of the gates, setting the tone early with a relentless offensive tempo. Madrid posted 30 points in the opening quarter, thanks to crisp ball movement and efficient shooting. They knocked down five of their first six three-point attempts, with Alberto Abalde and Mario Hezonja leading a 30-17 run in the first eight minutes that put Madrid in command. Milan managed only a late double from downtown to trim the deficit at the first break (30-23).
The defensive intensity ramped up in the second quarter as Madrid smothered Milan’s offence and opened a significant advantage. The second unit kept the scoring flowing, highlighted by Trey Lyles’s 11 points in limited minutes, while contributions came from across the roster, including Alex Len, Facundo Campazzo, Theo Maledon, and David Kramer. Madrid held Milan to just 13 points in the period, heading into the half with a commanding 54-36 lead.
Real Madrid continued to control the contest after the break. They maintained their defensive pressure and extended the lead to 27 points by the 28th minute (75-48), effectively nullifying Milan’s perimeter threat; the Italian side, one of the EuroLeague’s best three-point shooting teams, was held well below its season average. Hezonja, Walter Tavares and Lyles were key in shutting down Milan’s comeback hopes, and the home side carried a 78-55 advantage into the fourth quarter.
Even with the outcome settled, Madrid kept the intensity high throughout the final period. The margin peaked near 30 points, and although they narrowly missed matching their season-high point total, they set a new club record for winning margin so far this EuroLeague campaign (+29), eclipsing their previous best from Round 8. Backed by a passionate home crowd, Real Madrid’s performance underlined their strength at the Movistar Arena, where they’ve now won 10 of 11 games this season.
I had the chance after the game to attend their press conference, which included the head coach of Real Madrid Baloncesto, Sergio Scariolo and the head coach of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, Giuseppe Poeta.
The win strengthens Real Madrid Baloncesto’s position in the EuroLeague playoff race and showcases the depth and defensive discipline that have fueled their recent positive run. For Milan, the night served as a reminder of the margins at this level, as they struggled to find rhythm against Madrid’s relentless pressure. Both sides now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures, with Madrid aiming to maintain momentum and Milan seeking a swift response.