Dabone shines for Barcelona as Real Madrid suffer a heavy defeat

Dabone produced his first standout performance of the Liga U season in Barcelona’s 108-87 victory over Valencia Basket. The young center’s display came amid an opening to the competition that also brought a major surprise: defending champions Real Madrid were heavily beaten by Burgos Grupo Santiago, who secured their first win.

Across the three rounds played, Madrid’s defeat ranks among the most unexpected results. Burgos Grupo Santiago won 89-65, with the result also rendered as 65-89 in the match record. That victory over the defending champions stands in contrast to Barcelona’s emphatic success and underlines the eventful start to the Liga.

Barcelona’s win over Valencia Basket was a team effort, with five other players also reaching double figures. Dabone was nevertheless the standout contributor. In just 21 minutes, the center scored 24 points, making 11 of 15 shots. He also grabbed 14 rebounds and recorded two blocks, finishing with a valuation of 35. A succession of dunks was another feature of his display.

The two results provide contrasting highlights from the competition’s opening: Dabone’s emergence in Barcelona’s victory and Burgos Grupo Santiago’s first major breakthrough against Real Madrid.