Ukrainian Center Alex Len Powers Real Madrid to Overtime Victory in Spanish League

Real Madrid Match and Ukraine National Team Performances

According to Главком: Alex Len played a key role in Real Madrid's 131–123 overtime win against Murcia during Spain's regular season. The Ukrainian center logged 15 minutes on the court, contributing 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, while also recording 2 turnovers and 3 personal fouls.

On the international stage, Ukraine's national basketball team suffered a 78–64 defeat to Spain in the fourth round of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The quarter-by-quarter breakdown was as follows:

• 16–9
• 12–12
• 24–22
• 26–21

Ukraine's qualifying campaign has been a mixed bag: they lost to Spain 86–66 in the third round, but secured wins over Denmark (88–71) in the second round and Georgia (92–79) in the opener. These results keep the team fighting for a spot in the global tournament.

Ukrainian Players Shine

In the victory against Georgia, Oleksandr Kovliar stood out as the top performer, dropping 31 points in 37 minutes. Viacheslav Bobrov notched a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds, while Oleksandr Lypovyi added 13 points to the effort.

Overall, Ukraine's national team has experienced fluctuating fortunes in qualifying, while Alex Len continues to deliver solid contributions for Real Madrid in domestic league play, helping the club secure important wins.

These outcomes could shape Ukraine's path forward in the qualifiers, as each loss chips away at their chances of reaching the final tournament. At the same time, Len's strong performances with Real Madrid may boost his prospects for future national team call-ups, given his experience and club-level productivity. Fans will be watching closely to see how both squads progress in their respective campaigns.

As Alex Len continues to make significant contributions to Real Madrid's success, the performance of the Ukrainian national team has been less consistent. Their recent defeat to Spain in the World Cup qualifiers highlights the challenges they face. For a deeper look at how Len is faring in the EuroLeague playoffs and the national team's struggles, check out our coverage on Ukrainian basketball updates.