Real Madrid Defeats Olympiacos to Claim Inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup in Abu Dhabi

With 6.9 seconds remaining on the clock at Etihad Arena, Andres Feliz drove the lane and lofted a floater that secured Real Madrid's first piece of silverware for the 2026-27 season. The 93-89 victory over Olympiacos on Saturday night crowned the Spanish club as the inaugural champions of the EuroLeague SuperCup in Abu Dhabi.[4][5]

The result offered immediate redemption for Real Madrid, arriving exactly 118 days after Olympiacos defeated them in the 2026 EuroLeague Final. After a trophyless 2025-26 campaign, the victory under new head coach Pedro Martinez signals a rapid rebuild and sets a commanding tone as the European regular season tips off.[2][4][5]

The championship game rewarded efficiency and rebounding in a physical contest that saw Madrid lead for more than 31 minutes. Real Madrid established an early advantage, taking the first quarter 24-15. Olympiacos responded in the second period behind a 22-point performance from Sasha Vezenkov, winning the quarter 28-23 to cut the halftime deficit to 47-43.[4]

The primary separator emerged inside the arc. Real Madrid converted 20 of their 32 two-point attempts—a clinical 63 percent—while holding Olympiacos to 42 percent (19 of 45). That 21-point gap in two-point efficiency offset the Greek side's advantage at the free-throw line, where Olympiacos earned 37 attempts but made only 27 (73 percent), leaving 10 critical points on the board.[4]

The fourth quarter devolved into a grind of whistles, free throws, and timely perimeter shooting. Olympiacos guard Evan Fournier, who finished with 14 points, connected on a critical three-pointer with 1:15 remaining to narrow the gap to 91-89. Following Feliz's decisive floater, Vezenkov and Fournier both missed desperate three-point attempts as time expired.[4]

Walter "Edy" Tavares anchored the interior for Madrid, earning tournament MVP honors with six points and seven rebounds. However, the victory was defined by a balanced offensive distribution. All 12 Real Madrid players registered on the scoresheet, with five reaching double figures.[1][3][4]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot led the scoring with 12 points, while Feliz, Mikael Jantunen, and Jaime Pradilla each contributed 11. Veteran point guard Facundo Campazzo orchestrated the offense, dishing out nine assists and grabbing five rebounds despite scoring only seven points.[4]

While the cited match reports did not carry direct post-game quotations from the players or coaching staff, the on-court metrics illustrated a clear tactical shift. Madrid's crisp 88 percent shooting from the foul line (23 of 26) demonstrated a clinical edge in a four-point game that left little room for error.[4]

The two-day tournament, which serves as the official opening event of the EuroLeague season, also featured a third-place playoff. Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul secured the bronze medal by defeating the newly formed Dubai Basketball 85-77, following Dubai's overtime loss to Real Madrid in the semifinals.[1][5]

The SuperCup's debut on Yas Island marks a significant expansion of EuroLeague Basketball's footprint in the Middle East, building on a multi-year partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The event drew a host of international celebrities, including former Real Madrid footballers Marcelo and Gareth Bale, underscoring the tournament's marquee status.[1][5]

With the inaugural trophy secured, Real Madrid shifts its focus to the grueling 34-game EuroLeague regular season. The immediate challenge for Martinez's squad will be integrating their new additions into a cohesive unit capable of sustaining this early momentum through the winter months.[1][4]