The party between the Real Madrid and the Valencia Basketcorresponding to the regular phase of the ACB League of Spain left an unusual episode in the white team: A heated discussion between Facundo Campazzo and Bruno Fernandotwo merengue figures, turned on the court in the final minutes of the match that ended with local victory for 96-89.
As observed during the transmission of the party, the altercation occurred when less than two minutes were missing for the end, with the practically defined result. In the middle of a play without major importance, The Argentine base of 1.78 meters and 84 kilos, began to recriminate in a heated manner to the 2.06 -meter and 109 kilos Angoleño pivot, former NBA player which went through several franchises such as the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors.
The tone of the discussion climbed quickly. Witnesses on the court saw how Alberto Abalde and Andrés Feliz intervened to separate both players and prevent the dispute from passing adults. The most vehement gesture occurred from Campazzo himself, visibly altered, while Fernando maintained a more contained attitude against the gestures of the Argentine national team.
Despite the tension of the moment, the incident closed minutes later with a moment of conciliation. Fernando approached Campazzo and offered his hand to calm the spirits. The Argentine responded to the gesture, leaving an image of unity after the crossing that, for now, seems to have remained as a timely episode in the middle of a season loaded with emotions for the merengue team.
Real Madrid faced this match after being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Euroleague by Olympiacos, a hard blow in the club’s aspirations. In this context, the Chus Mateo Redobla team redoubles its commitment to the Endesa League, where it remains leader with authority after adding its decimoctava victory in a row in the championship.
Besides, The white club reached its twenty -fifth consecutive victory as a local after beating Valenciastaying undefeated at home since March 2024. Paradoxically, the last defeat of Madrid in the ACB was just before the same rival last December in Fonteta.
The White House went to the track of WiZink Center With a game plan focused on the internal domain of Walter Tavaresbacked by Campazzo’s driving. Valencia Basket, directed by Pedro Martínez, remained competitive in the first section thanks to the energy of Brancou Badio and the aim from the perimeter.
After the break, the bosnium Dzanan Musaonce again decisive against the Valencian team, he led the local offensive, while Jaime Pradilla held visiting hopes. The mobility of Nate Reuvers and the flashes of Jean Montero allowed Valencia to stay close, but the response of Andrés Happy, with his aggressiveness in attack, broke the attempt of a visitor comeback.
Bruno Fernando closed his performance with 12 points and 3 reboundswhile Facundo Campazzo added 10 points and 3 assists. The top scorer of the meringues was Andrés Feliz, who ended 20 units to which he added 5 rebounds and 4 assists. In the continuity of the ACB League, Madrid will visit Breogán next Sunday, in the first of the last four regular phase matches.
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