Seven teams with identical records after nine rounds of EuroLeague

The European competition is experiencing a notable moment of balance in its central part. After nine matchdays of the 2026-27 regular phase, which consists of 38 total games, the Euroleague presents a scenario where equality dominates the middle section of the standings. Seven teams boast an identical record of six wins and three losses, forming a compact group that includes Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, and Barça. This uniformity reflects the current competitiveness of the top continental basketball competition.

The order within this 6-3 group is led by Crvena Zvezda in third place, followed by Real Madrid in fourth, Valencia Basket in fifth, Hapoel Tel Aviv in sixth, Fenerbahçe in seventh, Barça in eighth, and Dubai Basketball in ninth. There is no difference in the number of wins between the third and ninth-placed teams, only in the point differential. Zalgiris completes the top ten with a record of 5-4, just a win away from the majority group.

The Rise of Real Madrid After Starting 0-3

The team led by Pedro Martínez has undergone a radical transformation in its trajectory. They started the competition with three consecutive away losses: losing to Dubai (77-78), Anadolu Efes (84-94), and Hapoel Tel Aviv (98-102). However, since then, they have stringed together six consecutive victories, the best streak in the entire competition. They are the only one of the twenty teams that has won its last five matches, arriving in November with an enviable form.

In the ninth matchday, held on Thursday, October 29, Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahçe 95-76 at the Movistar Arena. Two days earlier, they secured an important victory at Baskonia with a score of 86-104. Their home record is flawless: 3-0 at the Movistar Arena, being the only Spanish team unbeaten at home. Away, they have a record of 3-3, totaling 866 points scored and 792 allowed, with a differential of +74, the third-best in the tournament, only surpassed by Panathinaikos (+86) and Crvena Zvezda (+80).

Valencia Basket: Top Scorer of the Euroleague

The Valencia team is distinguished by its offensive capabilities. Valencia Basket is the team that has scored the most points in the first nine matchdays with a total of 867, allowing 806 defensively, resulting in a differential of +61. Their results distribution shows solidity in both facets: 3-2 at Roig Arena and 3-1 on the road, with significant victories at the courts of Besiktas, ASVEL, and Paris Basketball.

However, the last five matches reflect some irregularity with two wins and three losses. On October 27, they achieved their last European success against Fenerbahçe with a score of 86-78. At home, they suffered setbacks against Olympiacos (97-102) and Maccabi (88-91), while the ninth matchday ended with a loss at the Palau Blaugrana against Barça. Despite this recent slump, they maintain a direct playoff spot thanks to their positive record.

Barça's Streak: Three Consecutive Victories

The Barça has found stability in recent commitments, stringing together three consecutive wins. On October 30, they defeated Valencia Basket 98-94 at the Palau, thus continuing a positive series that began with victories at the courts of Armani Milan (81-89) and Bayern (84-88). Their last defeat dates back to October 16 against Olympiacos (100-105).

Of their last five matches, they have won four, demonstrating a capacity for reaction. The Blaugranas present a record of 3-2 at the Palau Blaugrana and 3-1 away from Barcelona, accumulating 809 points for and 784 against, with a difference of +25. Although they share the same record both at home and away as Valencia Basket and Dubai Basketball, the point differential separates them in the standings. Currently, they occupy a Play-In spot, needing to continue adding victories to qualify directly for the playoffs.

The Debacle of Baskonia: Six Consecutive Losses

The outlook is radically different at the opposite end of the table. The Kosner Baskonia sits at the bottom of the standings in twentieth place with a record of 1-8, sharing this record with Armani Milan, although the Italians rank higher due to a better point differential. The Vitoria team has the worst differential in the Euroleague: -99, having scored 748 points and allowed 847.

The situation has deteriorated progressively. Under the direction of Velimir Perasovic, Baskonia has lost its last six matches consecutively since the 84-92 loss to Besiktas on October 9. In the ninth matchday, they fell 94-79 at ASVEL on Friday, October 30. Their only victory of the season came in the third matchday against Armani Milan (86-76) at the Buesa Arena, where they maintain a record of 1-4. Away from home, the situation is even more critical: 0-4.

Structure of the Regular Phase and Objectives at Stake

The 2026-27 regular phase consists of 38 matchdays, meaning there are 29 games left to be played. The top six teams will qualify directly for the playoffs in a best-of-five series, while teams ranked seventh to tenth will participate in the Play-In, scheduled for April 20 and 23.

With the current standings, Real Madrid and Valencia Basket occupy direct playoff spots, while Barça is in a Play-In position. The proximity between these three Spanish teams, separated only by point differential and not by wins, reflects the internal competition in the league. All of them are just one win away from Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, who lead with 7-2, although the latter maintain an advantage that could prove decisive in the final stretch of the regular phase.

The margin of 29 remaining matchdays offers ample opportunities for teams to adjust their positions. Baskonia, despite its dramatic current situation, could theoretically still aspire to Play-In options if it manages to reverse its negative streak. Meanwhile, the Spanish teams occupying playoff spots must solidify their positions, while Barça aims to reach the top six to avoid the preliminary phase.

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