Highlights: Crvenza Zvezda Telekom Belgrade-Real Madrid

Highlights: Crvenza Zvezda Telekom Belgrade-Real Madrid

Real Madrid got off to a strong start in Top 16 Group E by downing Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade 72-79 in front of 18,920 fans at Kombank Arena in the Serbian capital on Friday. Rudy Fernandez led the winners with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Felipe Reyes added 13 and Sergio Rodriguez scored 12, while Sergio Llull dished 9 assists for Madrid. Luka Mitrovic and Maik Zirbes led Zvezda with 13 points apiece. Nikola Kalinic added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts.