Real Madrid beat Olympiacos to win EuroLeague SuperCup in Abu Dhabi

Real Madrid gained a measure of revenge on Olympiacos Piraeus at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, as the Spanish giants lifted the first ever EuroLeague SuperCup on Saturday night with a 93-89 triumph in front of a packed crowd including former Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale and Marcelo. Walter Tavares was named the MVP of the tournament. Madrid's winning coach Pedro Martinez praised his team's mentality for surviving a tough third quarter, while 35-year-old guard Facundo Campazzo expressed delight at starting the season with a trophy. Earlier in the day, Fenerbahce took third spot by beating Dubai Basketball 85-77, led by 23 points from Talen Horton-Tucker. Meanwhile, EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno provided an update on potential collaboration with the NBA, stating that the organization has not yet received any formal proposal from the NBA regarding a partnership, though the league remains open to concrete proposals that can contribute to the growth of European basketball.