Real Madrid avenge EuroLeague final loss to Olympiacos with SuperCup triumph in Abu Dhabi

Real Madrid avenged their loss to Olympiacos in the EuroLeague final by winning the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. The Spanish team, led by Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, emerged victorious with a final score of 93-89. Walter Tavares was named the tournament's MVP after scoring six points and grabbing seven rebounds in the final.

This win was particularly significant for Madrid, as just months earlier, they had lost to Olympiacos in the EuroLeague championship final. Coach Pedro Martinez expressed his satisfaction with his team's mentality, stating that they overcame a challenging third quarter to secure the win. Despite some tactical issues, Martinez emphasized that mentality was more important than tactics in this preseason event.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, who contributed 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists, highlighted the importance of hierarchy and high-level basketball in their success. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce secured third place in the SuperCup standings by defeating Dubai Basketball 85-77, with Talen Horton-Tucker leading the charge with 23 points and three rebounds.