Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid in a 200-point thriller

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid 102-98 in a thrilling EuroLeague clash in Sofia.

The Israeli side made a strong start and led 29-20 after the opening quarter. Hapoel continued to control the game in the second period, extending their advantage to 63-43 at half-time.

Real Madrid produced a remarkable response after the break. The Spanish side overturned a 22-point deficit and briefly moved in front during the third quarter, which they won 32-12.

Hapoel regained control in the final period and managed to hold off Madrid's comeback to secure their second victory of the EuroLeague season.

Elijah Bryant and Vasilije Micic led the winners with 22 points each, while Bruno Caboclo and Zach LeDay added 15 apiece.

Theo Maledon was Real Madrid's top scorer with 26 points, while Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot contributed 21. Walter Tavares recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

The game was played at Arena Sofia, with Hapoel Tel Aviv securing a 102-98 victory after a dramatic second half.