This was the crazy victory of Coruña against Real Madrid

A last-second 3-pointer on the board gives the victory to the recently promoted team over the reigning champion, Real Madrid.

Raúl González | 30 Sep 2024 | 12:24
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Leyma Coruña celebrates victory in the debut of Liga Endesa.
Leyma Coruña celebrates victory in the debut of Liga Endesa.

The recently promoted Leyma Coruña caused one of the most stunning surprises in the Endesa League by defeating the reigning champion, Real Madrid, with a score of 86-85 in a thrilling finale. A 3+1 shot by Yunio Barrueta with 2 seconds left sealed the victory for the Galician team at the Coliseum da Coruña, which witnessed a magical and unforgettable night.

The match started with Real Madrid displaying its usual superiority. Led by Facundo Campazzo, the Whites controlled the pace of the game, enjoying a 14-point lead in the third quarter (40-54). Campazzo, with 21 points, was the top scorer for the Madrid team, supported by Dzanan Musa with 17 points, and Sergio Llull with 16.

Nevertheless, Leyma Coruña never gave up. With a stellar performance by Brandon Taylor (20 points) and Ingus Jakovics (18 points) leading the attack, the home team slowly started to climb back, although they still trailed on the scoreboard. With 3 minutes remaining, Real Madrid held an 8-point lead (72-80), seeming to have complete control of the match.

Encouraged by their devoted fans, the Coruña team managed to narrow the gap with great accuracy from beyond the arc (13 three-pointers). In the final minute, Real Madrid was ahead 85-82, but Leyma Coruña's resilience led to a miraculous last play.

The winning play

With only 5 seconds on the clock and the score at 82-85, Brandon Taylor drove to the basket defended by Campazzo and found Yunio Barrueta open on the perimeter. The Cuban guard made a front triple, drawing a foul from Dzanan Musa in an attempt to block the shot. After the ball hit the backboard, it cleanly went in. Barrueta went to the free-throw line, and with the crowd holding its breath, he made the additional free throw, putting the score at 86-85 on the scoreboard, unleashing chaos at the Coliseum da Coruña.

After a timeout by Chus Mateo, Real Madrid attempted a last-second miracle play through Sergio Llull, but the shot didn't go in. The Galician team celebrated the historic victory with the 9,300 fans, marking their debut in the ACB Endesa League by showing they are ready to be the competition's underdogs.

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