Real Madrid proclaims itself the first champion of the EuroLeague Supercup after defeating Olympiacos (89-93) in Abu Dhabi. Pedro Martínez analyzes the victory and highlights the mentality of the group after a season without titles.
Pedro Martínez achieved his first official victory as head coach of Real Madrid after defeating Dubai in overtime (95-98) in the Euroleague Supercup. The coach acknowledged the difficulty of the match and pointed towards the final against Olympiacos.
The Olympiacos overcame Fenerbahçe 92-90 in the semifinal of the new Euroleague Supercup held in Abu Dhabi. Evan Fournier led the Greek comeback with the decisive basket in the last minute, sealing the passage to the final against the winner of the match between Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball.
Pedro Martínez appeared in Abu Dhabi before Real Madrid's debut against Dubai Basketball in the EuroLeague Supercup semifinals. The Madrid coach emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the first official matches of the season.
Pedro Martínez presented himself to the press as the new coach of Real Madrid hours before traveling to Dubai. The Spanish coach expressed his excitement for the project and emphasized the importance of the Euroleague Supercup as the first title of the season.
The Euroleague has issued an official statement confirming that the Super Cup 2026 in Abu Dhabi will take place on October 18 and 19, as planned. The organization has thus put an end to the speculation that arose in European media about possible changes to the first edition of this new tournament.