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Real Madrid suffers surprise loss in Bulgaria

Real Madrid unexpectedly lost their first quarterfinal game against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Botevgrad, Bulgaria, despite holding a 2-1 series advantage.

Real Madrid failed to capitalize on their opportunity to advance to the Final Four, delivering a subpar performance in a small Bulgarian venue. The Spanish team struggled with 11 fewer rebounds and 24 missed three-pointers, particularly in the second half of the game. newsbetting.bond

The Madrid team will return to Botevgrad this Thursday with their series lead still intact but with significant concerns about their form as they continue their quest for the championship.