Real lose, Barça win

Real Madrid missed out on an opportunity to qualify for Phase Two of the Euroleague after the Spanish club fell to Virtus Bolgona 91-82 on Wednesday. On the other hand, their compatriots from Barcelona secured their spot after a convincing victory over AEK Athens 68-54.

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Barcelona and Unicaja have practically secured their ticket to phase two of the Eurolegaue with strong wins. Barcelona dominated the Greek team while Unicaja halted KK Buducnost 87-75. Meanwhile, Real Madrid cannot afford another mistake as his loss has jeopardized his chances of qualifying to the next phase.

Virtus Bologna recorded their fifth victory in the Euroleague, thanks to 21 points from Matjiaz Smodis and 20 points from Derrick Dial, against a weak Real Madrid where only Alain Degbeu was able to shine.

The Italian club had a fairly easy game where they were forced to increase the pace only in the second quarter to take the lead 48-32 and virtually securing the win, as Real Madrid was never able to comeback in the score despite their enthusiasm.

Dejan Borioga's magic in the third quarter was enough to give his side a strong win over the Greeks. With this win Barcelona is one step away from qualification and remains as the favourite to take home the european title in may at the Palau San Jordi.

The team is in great shape and has had a near perfect run so far and are en route for a historical event.

In other results on Wednesday, Panathinaikos beat Zalgiris Kaunas 98-84, Partizan Mobtel overcame CSKA Moscow 93-81, Ulker Istanbul fell to Olympiacos 65-82 and Idea Slask defeated Adecco Asvel 75-73.