On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Real Madrid secured a commanding away victory over Força Lleida in the fifth round of the Spanish Basketball League. The visitors triumphed with a score of 122:86, displaying exceptional shooting accuracy from beyond the arc and setting a new historical tournament record.
Historic Achievement in Three-Pointers
The main highlight of the past match was the 24 accurate three-point shots executed by the players of the Madrid club. This milestone allowed Real Madrid to establish an absolute record in the Spanish championship for the number of successful long-range attempts in a single game. The previous highest achievement stood at 23 successful shots, shared jointly by Unicaja and Baskonia.
The team confidently controlled the flow of the match throughout all four quarters, scoring a total of 122 points. The top scorer for the winning side was Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, who contributed 31 points. Another significant offensive contribution came from Theo Maledon, who added 27 points to the team's tally.
Team Standings at the Start of the Season
Thanks to this landslide victory, Madrid maintained a hundred percent record at the start of the national championship. Real Madrid has won all five opening fixtures of the Liga Endesa, confirming its status as one of the tournament's main title contenders. Meanwhile, for Força Lleida, this defeat marks their fourth loss in five matches played this season.
It is worth noting that Ukrainian guard Dmytro/Maxim Shulha (Максим Шульга) was not included in the matchday squad for this record-breaking fixture. The coaching staff opted to proceed without his participation, which did not prevent the team from showcasing record-breaking offensive efficiency.
Significance of the Victory and Future Prospects
The success against Lleida emphasizes the excellent form of the Madrid squad at the opening stage of the season. The team's ability to demonstrate such high efficiency in long-range shooting creates a solid safety margin amid the dense calendar of domestic and European competitions. The squad will need to maintain this standard in the upcoming rounds of the Liga Endesa.
