Bilbao Basket beats Real Madrid (85-81) at the Navarra Arena

In an exciting confrontation, Bilbao Basketball manages to win 85-81 against Real Madrid. This clash, more than a simple meeting of Preseason, marked the long-awaited return of the Argentine Facundo Campazzo to the white ranks.

A hesitant but hopeful start

The atmosphere was charged with expectation. at the Navarra Arena, the stage that dressed up to receive this challenge of height. Despite the friendly nature of the match, the commitment between the two teams was palpable.

Campazzo and his third act with the white shirt

The Argentine star, after a notable journey through the NBA, He was wearing the Real Madrid shirt again. Campazzo, with his talent and character, is seen as the key piece that the team needs to maintain the European competitive level.

However, the beginning of the game was marked by a certain mistake in both teams. The inaccuracies, typical of the preparation period, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the fans. The former Madrid player, Melwin Pantzar, took the reins of Bilbao Basket, standing out with 8 points in the first half.

Madrid reacts with Rodríguez's magic

With Sergio Rodriguez on the pitch, the white box began to carburete. At 37, the veteran point guard showed that his quality is still intact, adding spark and creativity to Madrid's game.

Notable absences and young promises

The losses of pillars such as Llull, Rudy, Tavares and Hezonja were noticeable, but the young blood of González, Diagne or Bonsjakovic knew how to make up, in part, for those absences, bringing freshness and enthusiasm.

A heart attack ending

The third quarter was marked by the outstanding performance of the Icelandic Hlinason, who was erected as a wall for Bilbao Basket. The young Hugo González, for his part, was forced to leave the field after accumulating five fouls.

The outcome of the match, full of tension and emotion, showed a Bilbao Basket determined to win. Despite the fact that Madrid managed to take the lead for a brief period, the Biscayans did not give up and, with determination, managed to seal the victory.

INFORMATION

Surne Bilbao-Real Madrid 85-81

85 – Surne Bilbao (18+23+19+25): Smith (15), Barandalla (-), Andersson (-), Pantzar (13), Tsalmpouris (7) -starting five- Jones (11), Rigo (- ), Reyes (10), De Ridder (5), Renfroe (2), Rabaseda (4), Hlinason (11), Kullamae (7).

81 – Real Madrid (17+18+20+26): Diagne (6), Abalde (8), Campazzo (7), Ndiaye (9), Musa (18)-starting five-Causeur (5), Duru, Demin , Bonsjakovic (3), González, Sergio Rodriguez (6), Deck (19). Referees: Quintas, Dic and Checa.

Incidents: friendly match held at the Navarra Arena on the occasion of Arena Basket, the Navarre basketball festival organized by the Navarra Federation. 5.025 viewers