Coruña's Basketball Team Actions Against Real Madrid Continue, Showing a Persistent Pattern of Discord
Rewritten Article:
Hey there! So, Leyma Básquet Coruña, currently sitting pretty at the bottom of the Liga Endesa, aims to pull off a repeat of their magic show against Real Madrid. Remember, that time Yunio Barrueta nailed a game-winning three-pointer with just two seconds left? Well, they're hoping to recreate that miracle!
But let's be real, they'll need to play a flawless game to pull this off. After a six-game losing streak, things aren't looking too hot for them. On the other hand, Real Madrid is flying high, with a massive 10-1 record in their official games this season, their only loss being against Olympiakos in the Euroleague.
This game also brings back memories for Trey Thompkins, the American player, who delivered some of his best performances and won countless titles in European basketball during his seven-season stint at Real Madrid from 2015 to 2022.
Unfortunately, two other Leyma Coruña players with a past at Real Madrid, Thomas Heurtel and Augusto Lima, won't be joining the team due to knee issues for Heurtel and rehabilitation for Lima.
The game, marking the start of the second round, will take place at 5:00 PM at the Movistar Arena. Juan Carlos García González, Iyan González, and Cristóbal Sánchez Cutillas will be the referees.
Data shows Leyma Coruña has struggled a bit this season, holding a 6-21 record in the Liga Endesa as of April 2025[2]. Real Madrid, while we don't have the exact 2024–25 standing data, typically ranks among the top teams. Their key player, Brandon Taylor, leads the team in scoring with 15.07 PPG[4], but the overall squad depth and defensive metrics (allowing 2591 points against, second-worst in the league)[2] highlight some competitiveness challenges against top teams like Madrid.
No specific details about Leyma’s debut game against Real Madrid could be found, but their recent form (14 losses in 15 games prior to April 19, 2025)[5] definitely positions them as underdogs in such matchups.
[1] Liga Endesa - Leyma Coruña vs Real Madrid (Score details unavailable)[2] Liga Endesa standings - Leyma Coruña (Accessed April 2025)[4] Leyma Coruña player statistics - Brandon Taylor (Accessed April 2025)[5] Leyma Coruña recent form (Accessed April 19, 2025)
- Trey Thompkins, who spent seven seasons at Real Madrid and won numerous titles in European basketball, may witness a contrast of fortunes as his former team takes on Leyma Básquet Coruña, currently struggling at the bottom of the Liga Endesa.
- Despite Leyma Básquet Coruña's miraculous win against Real Madrid in the past, their current six-game losing streak and a record of 6-21 in the Liga Endesa has raised doubts about their ability to repeat that streak, especially against a top team like Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid, who boast a remarkable 10-1 record in their official games this season and are second in the league with the lowest defensive metrics, present a significant challenge to underdogs Leyma Básquet Coruña, who are yet to show similar form in sports, particularly basketball.
- Part of the Leyma Básquet Coruña squad, Thomas Heurtel and Augusto Lima, both with previous ties to Real Madrid, will be unable to participate in the game due to a knee injury and rehabilitation respectively, which might further weaken their chances against their more formidable opponents.
