91-79: Real Madrid start 2019 with a win over Maccabi

The first few days of 2019 have signalled the second round of Euroleague basketball, and Real Madrid have stolen in on the Three Kings to gift their fans a win over Maccabi, their thirteenth in the competition this campaign. The Whites, who were back at the Palacio following two away games, came out on top in one of Europe’s classic ties (they’ve met on 25 occasions, 58 including the European Cup). It was an evenly-fought affair this time, but the reigning European champions pulled away following the interval. Ayón (18 points, 9 rebounds and PIR of 31) and Rudy (13, 5 and 21) were the standout men for the team, who had six players in double points figures.