The Real Madrid basketball team was on the brink of qualifying for the Euroleague play-ins for an extended period, and they ultimately showcased their championship mentality as the regular season concluded.

They wrapped up the league season with a remarkable six consecutive wins, the final one being a thrilling 91:89 victory against Partizan in Belgrade, secured by a buzzer-beater from Valter Tavares.

This performance allowed the “royal club” to secure a spot in the playoffs, leaving only the question of their position—fifth or sixth…

Partizan, gearing up to host Buducnost Voli in the AdmiralBet ABA League derby on Monday, held a double-digit lead in the third quarter and was ahead by nine points with under four minutes remaining, yet the Madrid giants managed to take control.

Olympiacos clinches the top spot in the quarterfinals after overcoming Maccabi in Piraeus (99:93), while Fenerbahçe follows in second place after triumphing over Bayern Munich in Munich (89:77).

Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, Panathinaikos, and Monaco (with Asvel’s victory) will enjoy home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Paris also emerged victorious against Alba (72:63), resulting in them matching Bayern’s 19 wins.

Red Star could achieve the same win tally if they defeat Panathinaikos in Athens, but Anadolu Efes might match them if they lose to Zalgiris in Istanbul, and Barcelona if they fail to prevail against Virtus in Catalonia.

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