Monaco 100 – 95 Real Madrid: Real Madrid falls in Monaco despite Campazzo’s performance

The Madrid team, on the other hand, blamed the absence of Trey Lyles, absent due to neck discomfort, and a minor contribution from Maledon, limited by a stomach problem. Deficiencies which were also reflected on the physical level.

A first quarter like the one signed by Walter Tavares at La Salle Gaston Médecin had not been seen in the Euroleague for a long time. Monaco entered the game better, with a lively Alpha Diallo and the always effective direction of Mike James. But the Madrilenians, very erratic from the three-point line, quickly found the vein of their biggest man, whom they fed without reserve to take the advantage for the first time in the match, after five minutes of play (13-14). The African became the only offensive reference of his team: he scored 13 consecutive points by capturing rebound after rebound in attack, facing the helplessness of all the defenders to whom Spanoulis turned to stop him.

This demonstration, however, was not enough for Madrid to put their foot down. Faced with Tavares’ monologue, Monaco offered more variety and closed the first quarter in the lead thanks to a 2+1 from Strazel, another of the names of the match.

It was starting to look like a long and difficult match with constant alternatives on the scoreboard. Once again Strazel, this time with a 3+1, placed the maximum local advantage in the second quarter (34-27), but a triple from Hezonja and the return to the field of Tavares prevented the collapse of the whites.

There were two minutes left before halftime when the Madrid center had to return to the bench. A gesture of disapproval towards the referees after signaling the second foul cost him a technique that looked like a tragedy. With more than half the match remaining, Scariolo was forced to use his best player to the fullest, without a teammate ready to take responsibility yet appearing.

Okeke and Procida, with two triples, allowed Madrid to return to the locker room with only four points behind (47-43), but the underlying problem became evident after the break. The Whites’ internal confusion was exploited by Monaco with an opening score of 10-0. Someone had to stop the bleeding and Campazzo took command. And in what way. A triple from the Argentinian leader triggered the reaction of Scariolo’s team. The confusion changed sides and Madrid knew how to punish the haste of Monaco determined to close the match on the fast track. The effect was the opposite: four almost consecutive triples – Campazzo, Abalde, Deck and Okeke – allowed us to reach the last quarter with all points tied (70-70).

Madrid had achieved the hardest part, but got stuck again when it came time to grit their teeth. Unprecedented until then, Mirotic seemed to revive Monaco with two consecutive hat-tricks. The impact of the Spanish-Montenegrins was decisive for the locals to once again increase the lead above ten points. This is where Madrid lacked the most in their wardrobe. Campazzo’s latest colossal outburst – four triples and 14 straight points – fell short again.