Euroleague holders Real Madrid boosted their hopes of reaching the Top 16 by routing Bayern Munich 86-67 at the Audi Dome.

The Spanish giants headed into the Pool A contest knowing that a defeat could have seen them eliminated had other results gone against them.

However, Pablo Laso's side never looked like losing in Germany as Gustavo Ayon led the way with a brilliant display in which he finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists.

Sergio Llull also put up 18 points as Real enhanced their chances of making it out of the pool stage, now boasting an identical 4-5 record with Bayern, but leading 2-0 in the head-to-head. 

It promises to be a thrilling finale in the pool with three teams now battling it out for two remaining qualifying spot, Crvena Zvezda now also on a 4-5 record after falling to a 79-61 defeat at Fenerbahce, who ensured they would finish top.

Joining Fenerbahce in the Top 16 is Moscow outfit Khimki, who were 78-69 victors against Strasbourg.

Khimki possess a better head-to-head against Real and Zvezda meaning they cannot be caught. Tyrese Rice and Alexey Shved combined for 30 points during the win.

Cedevita qualify from Group B despite losing 85-82 at home to Olimpia Milano.

Milano had to win by nine or more points to keep their hopes alive and their prospects appeared bright at half-time as they moved into a 45-31 lead, but Cedevita clawed back the deficit and a better tie-break advantage over their opponents sees them through.

Darussafaka will have to go to game 10 as the Euroleague rookies missed the chance to qualify in a 94-66 defeat at Pool D leaders CSKA Moscow.

Rounding off the action, Panathinaikos made it out of Pool C thanks to a comprehensive 82-51 triumph over Zielona Gora.