Real Madrid vs Paris

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15 April 2025 • 389 Views • 0 Share • Published in Basketball

Follow live coverage of this euroleague clash between Real Madrid vs Paris . Get real-time updates and match highlights as the action unfolds in this encounter.

Real Madrid wrapped up the EuroLeague regular season on a high note, securing six straight wins to finish with a 20-14 record. However, that wasn’t enough to clinch a direct playoff spot. Tied with Barcelona and Anadolu Efes, they lost out in the tiebreaker due to two defeats against the Turkish side. Now, they face the play-in to earn a playoff berth, with a chance to lock it in as early as Tuesday by beating Paris. Since early December, Real Madrid’s performance has markedly improved compared to the season’s start, and they seem to be hitting their stride at just the right moment.

Walter Tavares has been a standout, transforming from a shaky start to playing at his peak. Gabriel Deck’s return from injury has bolstered their defense, and the addition of Bruno Fernando has brought more strength in the paint. Facundo Campazzo is thriving with less pressure, thanks to Andres Feliz taking on a bigger role. Meanwhile, Dzanan Musa and Sergio Llull are in top form, adding depth to the backcourt. And let’s not forget Mario Hezonja, who can erupt for tough points in a flash.

In their first-ever EuroLeague season, Paris finished eighth with a 19-15 record, nudging out Bayern thanks to a head-to-head edge. This gives them two shots in the play-in. A loss to Real Interested in knowing more about Real Madrid’s journey or Paris’s standout players? Madrid on Tuesday still leaves them with a chance to claim the eighth seed at home against the Bayern–Crvena Zvezda winner. Heading to Spain, they’re clear underdogs, but it’s worth noting they played an impressive game on the road against Real Madrid just weeks ago.

No matter how their season concludes, Paris has made history with a remarkable debut. Between October and November, they rattled off a 10-game winning streak, becoming the EuroLeague’s biggest surprise. T.J. Shorts, alongside Sasha Vezenkov and Kendrick Nunn, has shone as an MVP contender and one of Europe’s elite players, elevating his teammates’ performances. With Shorts running the show, Kevarrius Hayes looks like a stronger center, while shooters like Tyson Ward, Collin Malcolm, Mikael Jantunen, and others feast on open shots thanks to his playmaking. And when Nadir Hifi finds his shooting groove, he’s nearly impossible to stop.

Real Madrid enter the match in exceptional form, riding a ten-game winning streak. The team has displayed consistent strength both at home and away, averaging over 90 points per game while maintaining a disciplined defense. Their defensive efforts, which allow just 82.7 points per game (7th-best in the league), have been key to their success.

Just last weekend, Coach Mateo Chus’s side earned a vital away win over title contenders Tenerife (79-68) in the Spanish Championship, all but securing the top spot heading into the postseason. This gives them the luxury of focusing their energy on the Euroleague. In their final regular-season Euroleague game, they edged past Partizan in a nail-biter (91-89), with six players contributing 11 or more points—a clear reflection of their depth and cohesion. Real Madrid's dominance at home is well known, with only one loss in their last 19 games on home court. With a fully healthy squad and momentum on their side, their winning run seems set to continue.

Paris have been in impressive form this EuroLeague season, securing eight wins in their last ten outings. The team averages 86.5 points per game—sixth best in the league and notably higher than their upcoming opponent. Known for their fast-paced transitions and sharp shooting from distance, Paris often leaves rival defenses struggling to keep up. Even with a tough schedule on the road, they’ve consistently shown determination and composure against top-tier teams.

In their most recent EuroLeague matchup, the French squad handled business at home with a 72-63 victory over Alba. Once again, key players like Shorts, Ward, Jahtunen, and Heifi led the way, contributing the bulk of the scoring. The win kept them solidly in eighth place in the standings. While Paris’s offense often grabs the spotlight, their defense deserves credit too. They currently sit fourth in the league at defending the three, holding opponents to just 34.5% shooting from deep. That stat could play a big role against Real, who rank 16th in the league in three-point accuracy at only 33.3%.