Overview
- Real Madrid controlled the Round 9 game at the Palau Blaugrana, finishing off Barça 101–92 after establishing an early lead from the perimeter.
- Lyles was the standout performer with 29 points, driving Madrid’s offense throughout the night.
- Madrid’s 15-of-26 three-point shooting and a 36–21 rebounding edge proved decisive against a Barcelona side that struggled defensively.
- The victory marked Madrid’s first EuroLeague road win of the season and extended Barça’s losing run in clásicos to nine straight.
- Barça coach Joan Peñarroya acknowledged physical and defensive shortcomings and criticized officiating decisions involving Tomáš Satoranský’s exit and a technical called on himself.