The EuroLeague returns for its 10th round with an action-packed schedule. The highlight is the clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olympiacos. The Greek team, coached by Georgios Bartzokas, is in excellent form. With four consecutive EuroLeague wins, Sasha Vezenkov (the team's standout player, averaging 18.2 points per game) and his teammates are hitting their stride, delivering impressive performances and results.
In their recent games, Olympiacos defeated powerhouses like Real Madrid (last year’s runners-up), Barcelona, Panathinaikos, and Lyon-Villeurbanne, boasting a 6-3 record overall. They now face Maccabi Tel Aviv (3 wins, 6 losses), who, despite a significant win over Real Madrid on October 31, has since struggled, losing to Bologna and Panathinaikos.
Lyon-Villeurbanne is enduring a tough period, suffering five consecutive losses (with an overall record of 2 wins, 7 defeats, tied with Virtus Bologna and Alba Berlin). At the LDLC Arena in Lyon, the French side will face Red Star Belgrade, who have bounced back with two consecutive wins against Alba Berlin and Monaco after three straight losses in late October.
EuroLeague: Virtus Bologna struggles continue, Olimpia Milano eyes play-in zone
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At the SAP Garden, a German derby takes place between Bayern Munich and Alba Berlin. Bayern, led by Carsen Edwards (averaging 20.6 points per game), saw their five-game winning streak snapped with an 87-76 loss to Fenerbahce in the last round. The match against Alba Berlin doesn’t appear overly daunting, but caution is advised. Martin Hermannsson and his teammates shocked Olimpia Milano in overtime, 105-101, ending a five-game losing streak. It was a bitter defeat for Milano, who blew a 13-point lead and were undone by Alba’s Italian stars, Gabriele Procida (29 points) and Matteo Spagnolo (20 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists).
A potentially balanced matchup awaits between Saski Baskonia and Monaco Basket. The hosts need a turnaround after three consecutive losses, while Monaco must address their inconsistency, having alternated wins and losses since October 9.
The day concludes on Thursday, November 14, with last season’s runners-up, Real Madrid, hosting Anadolu Efes at the WiZink Center.
The Blancos appear to have put their early-season wobble (three consecutive losses) behind them. Their recent win over Virtus Bologna restored confidence and momentum for Facundo Campazzo and his teammates. The Argentine guard and Croatian forward Mario Hezonja, with 14 and 20 points respectively, were instrumental in Real’s dominant 98-86 victory over Bologna. The Italian side faded after halftime, as Real’s solid defense and strong finish secured a convincing win.
