Sergio Llull slaps Sito Alonso, Murcia coach chases him afterward / News - Basketnews.com

Sergio Llull stirred controversy by slapping UCAM Murcia's coach during halftime, overshadowing Real Madrid's victory in a game marked by tensions.

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Real Madrid captain Sergio Llull found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons during Sunday's ACB League game against UCAM Murcia at the WiZink Center.

Sergio Llull

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Llull slapped the visiting team's head coach, Sito Alonso, twice on the back and the back of the head as both teams headed to the locker room at halftime.

Following this action, Llull promptly steered to the locker room.

Sito Alonso chased him, seeking explanations, until players from both teams intercepted the 47-year-old.

The incident went unpunished.

Tensions had already flared earlier when the referees called a technical foul against Murcia center Moussa Diagne for simulation that provoked a heated reaction from Sito Alonso.

Despite the controversy, Llull finished the game with 10 points in 18 minutes, and Real Madrid remained undefeated this season after beating Murcia 106-92.

The Royal club will host Zalgiris Kaunas (Oct. 17) and EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (Oct. 19) in the upcoming EuroLeague double-round week.

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