Real Madrid ended its three-game losing streak with an 86-76 victory over Partizan Belgrade in the EuroLeague on Thursday evening at the Movistar Arena. This marked the club's first win of the 2026-2027 season and came after a tough start, where Real Madrid had lost its first three games. The win was largely attributed to Théo Maledon, who delivered a standout performance with 13 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, and a plus-minus rating of +16, the highest among all players on the court. Despite shooting only 3/10 from the field and 0/2 from three-point range, Maledon was perfect from the free-throw line (7/7), drawing five fouls in the process. His impact was most noticeable in the second half, when Partizan Belgrade tried to make a comeback. Real Madrid had taken control early in the game, with a dominant 14-0 run in less than three minutes in the first quarter, led by Damian Jones, Andrés Feliz, and Jaime Pradilla. This gave Madrid a 35-19 lead and a 16-point advantage at halftime (53-37). Partizan Belgrade, led by Carlik Jones who scored 19 points, narrowed the gap to 53-42 in the third quarter. Maledon helped his team regain the lead, and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot made a crucial three-point shot to extend Madrid's advantage. In the final quarter, Real Madrid extended its lead to as much as 20 points (83-63), and Partizan's late surge was not enough to create a dramatic finish. Real Madrid's strong performance on the boards (23 rebounds compared to 14 at halftime) allowed them to maintain fast-paced play. Facundo Campazzo contributed 12 points and 3 assists, while Luwawu-Cabarrot added 7 points, 6 rebounds, and a plus-minus rating of +2. Mikael Jantunen added 2 points and 2 rebounds in 14 minutes. Ten players for Real Madrid scored at least 5 points, showing a balanced offensive effort. Maledon, who averages 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 23 minutes per game through four EuroLeague games, emphasized the importance of consistency and trust in the process after the game. The team now has a record of one win and three losses and will face Olimpia Milan next week in an effort to secure its first European victory away from home.