Valencia on the Brink: Real Madrid Eyes the Sweep
The stage is set for a pivotal night in the Liga ACB Finals as Valencia Basket hosts Real Madrid on June 25, 2025 at 22:15, at the legendary Pabellón Municipal Fuente San Luis in Valencia. This is Game 3 of the best-of-five series for the Spanish crown.
🔥 Where the Series Stands
Real Madrid has taken a commanding 2-0 lead, winning both games in Madrid (89-75 and 102-96). With the next two games hosted by Valencia, they must defend home court to stay alive—otherwise, the title will be lifted by the visitors.
🧮 Game 2 Recap – So Close, Yet So Far
Valencia came heartbreakingly close to stealing Game 2 on the road. They led 88-81 late in the fourth but conceded an 8-1 run that allowed Madrid to level it 89-89. Jean Montero (23 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists) missed a tough shot at the buzzer, sending the game to overtime. There, Madrid surged with an 11-0 run, putting the game out of reach at 102-96.
Despite the loss, key performers included Matt Costello (16 pts), Xabi López-Arostegui (14 pts), and Nate Reuvers (11 pts). Notably absent remains big man Ethan Happ, sidelined long-term.
