Real Madrid clinched home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs after a win against Fenerbahce, becoming the second team after Olympiacos to secure the Top 4 finish in the regular season.
Real Madrid (22-9) have become the second team to clinch home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs.
Chus Mateo's team beat Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (18-13) at home 90-75, collecting its 22nd win of the season, which guaranteed at least the 4th seed in the regular season.
The 5th-seeded Fenerbahce now trail by four wins with three games left, and Real Madrid, alongside Olympiacos, became uncatchable for the Turkish powerhouse.
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With a win in Madrid, Fenerbahce could have clinched the EuroLeague's playoffs berth.
However, after Wednesday's loss, Fenerbahce's next opportunity will be on Friday when they will face Baskonia (16-15), which remain in a fight for a place in the Top 8.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid continue their fight for a no. 1 seed. However, if Real and Olympiacos finish with the same number of victories, the Greek powerhouse will have the upper hand since Olympiacos won both games of their head-to-head matchup.
Real Madrid will finish the regular season with games against Partizan, Bayern, and Maccabi.