La Laguna Tenerife stuns Real Madrid with historic road victory after 13 years

La Laguna Tenerife delivered one of the biggest upsets of the Spanish basketball season, defeating Real Madrid on their home court for just the second time in the club’s history. The victory marks a stunning end to more than a decade of futility for the Canary Islands team in the Spanish capital.

Breaking a 13-year drought in Madrid

The triumph represents a monumental achievement for Txus Vidorreta’s squad, who had not tasted victory at Real Madrid since 2013. That previous win, an 83-96 victory, had stood as the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal record against the basketball powerhouse on their home floor.

Prior to Sunday’s clash, the historical record painted a grim picture for La Laguna Tenerife. Real Madrid had dominated the head-to-head matchups with an overwhelming 18-1 advantage in games played in the capital. The updated record now stands at 18-2, but this latest victory carries significant psychological weight for the visiting team.

Perfect timing for surging Tenerife

The victory comes at an ideal moment for La Laguna Tenerife, who are experiencing their best form of the season. The team has now won five of their last six games, showcasing the kind of consistency that has propelled them up the standings and given them confidence to compete against elite opposition.

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Their triumph also served to halt Real Madrid‘s exceptional run of form. The hosts had been riding a remarkable 12-game winning streak before falling to Vidorreta’s determined squad. This loss represents only the third defeat of the season for Real Madrid, joining previous setbacks against Baskonia in Round 2 and Barcelona in Round 14.

The timing of this Round 27 upset could prove crucial for both teams as the season enters its final stretch. For La Laguna Tenerife, it represents validation of their recent improvement and could serve as a springboard for continued success. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will need to quickly regroup from this unexpected setback to maintain their position at the top of the standings.