Barcelona prevails in Malaga, Madrid, Baskonia, Valencia also win

FC Barcelona secured their first win in the 2025-26 Regular Season of Spain's Liga Endesa by defeating Unicaja 83-77, with Tornike Shengelia leading the scoring with 18 points and Kevin Punter adding 17 points. Despite losing a double-digit lead in the second half, Barcelona finished strong under coach Joan Penarroya, improving their record to 1-2, while Unicaja dropped to 2-1. Barcelona faced absences due to injuries, including Nicolas Laprovittola, Juan Nunez, and Miles Norris, while Unicaja omitted Xavier Castaneda from their lineup.

Real Madrid overcame Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos with a 90-80 victory in Movistar Arena, pulling away late in the game despite missing players like Andres Feliz, Trey Lyles, and Walter Tavares. Mario Hezonja stood out for Real Madrid, contributing a game-high 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Baskonia narrowly defeated Coviran Granada 83-80, managing the win despite key absences, including Luka Samanic due to illness and unavailable players such as Kobi Simmons, Trent Forrest, Markus Howard, and Rodions Kurucs under coach Pedro Martinez.

Valencia routed Hiopos Lleida 99-78 on the road, with six players scoring in double digits and Jaime Pradilla leading the team with 16 points. Valencia, another EuroLeague outfit, played without Ethan Happ, Jean Montero, and Yankuba Sima.

In another Round 3 match, Joventut Badalona comfortably beat Surne Bilbao 101-69 at home, with Ricky Rubio delivering an impressive performance of 11 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.