The third round of the Euroleague brought moments of great sporting tension and a concerning injury. Hapoel Tel Aviv shocked Real Madrid (102-98), while Virtus Bologna and Paris Basketball achieved their first victories of the season in a day marked by the incident involving Mike James.
The Real Madrid of Pedro Martínez succumbed in Bulgaria to Hapoel (102-98), confirming the worst start in their European history with a record of 0-3. A crumbling defense in the first half, with 63 points conceded at halftime, and an insufficient comeback in the third quarter highlight the structural problems of the white team in the Euroliga.
Liga Endesa offers free access to six matches of its second round. DAZN celebrates its Open Days from October 1 to 5 with four open matches, while regional television channels broadcast two additional matches free of charge.
The Real Madrid arrives at the third round of the Euroleague without any victories following two consecutive away defeats. The team led by Pedro Martínez urgently needs to correct its errors in ball circulation, which have become their main competitive burden.
Recently asked about the possibility of playing someday in Europe, more precisely in Spain, the 37-year-old superstar said he would love to.
Juan Carlos Sánchez, director of basketball at Real Madrid, supports the NBA's expansion into the European continent and advocates for an immediate collaboration between the North American league and the Euroleague clubs. The Madrid executive will participate in an upcoming meeting in Italy where the specific proposal will be discussed.
The Real Madrid achieved a hard-fought victory against Unicaja (89-87) in the first match of the ACB season. Pedro Martínez's team needed a comeback in the final minutes to avoid an initial stumble, sealing the win with two free throws from Facu Campazzo.
The Endesa League faces its first matchday with a long list of affected players. From muscle injuries to ligament tears, the teams arrive at the kickoff with several questions regarding the availability of their key players.
The Euroleague opened its new season with seven matches played between Thursday and Friday. Dubai surprised Real Madrid in the final seconds, while Bayern Munich triumphed over Hapoel Tel Aviv with a decisive three-pointer from Voigtmann. Jonas Valanciunas returned to the competition after twelve years of absence.
Euroleague: Pedro Martínez's team suffers a defeat 78-77 against Dubai in a match decided in the final seconds. Bacon was the local offensive standout with 24 points, while Luwawu-Cabarrot led the whites with 11 points in a tight battle.
Real Madrid opens the 2026/27 Euroleague season by facing Dubai just days after being crowned European Supercup champion. Pedro Martínez seeks to maintain the momentum after an immaculate first few weeks at the helm of the white project.
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.