Real Madrid Falls in Monaco Despite Campazzo's Performance
The Real Madrid could not overcome AS Monaco on their home court, the Roca, and fell 100-95 in the 18th round of the EuroLeague. The team coached by Chus Mateo failed to defend an initial lead and ended up succumbing to a rival effective in the decisive moments 🏀.
Mirotic Unbalances the Game with His Outside Shooting
The game was defined by Nikola Mirotic in the last quarter. The Montenegrin power forward, former Barcelona player, sank three consecutive triples at the start of the period to completely change the course of the scoreboard. His contribution from the three-point line allowed Monaco to come back in a game that until then was controlled by the Madridistas, who found no defensive solutions to stop that streak.
Keys to the Monaco victory:- Decisive emergence of Nikola Mirotic with consecutive triples in the final quarter.
- Lack of defensive responses from Real Madrid in the critical minutes.
- AS Monaco's ability to impose themselves in their pavilion.
In the Roca, the only one who did not plummet was Campazzo, who tried to carry the team on his back, but even climbers need a support team.
A Great Night from Campazzo Is Not Enough for Madrid
Facundo Campazzo led Real Madrid with a brilliant performance, achieving 25 points and 12 assists. The Argentine point guard directed the attack and scored effectively, but did not receive consistent support from the entire team. Errors in key moments, especially in defense during the final stage, weighed too much.
Factors of the Madrid defeat:- Individual brilliance of Facundo Campazzo, insufficient to win.
- Lack of collective support and defensive errors in the decisive stretch.
- This defeat complicates Real Madrid's goal of reaching the top of the standings.
Consequences in the Playoff Race
This result represents a significant setback for Real Madrid's aspirations to finish the regular phase at the top. The defeat moves the team away from that first place and highlights the defensive weaknesses shown in a game they had under control. Chus Mateo's team must react quickly to not lose more ground in the EuroLeague.