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feb 24 2026After the national cup break, EuroLeague resumes competition with a Matchday 29 packed with crucial games in the fight for the Top 4 and playoff spots. Wednesday and Thursday feature matchups with direct impact on the standings and recent unfinished business.
Wednesday, February 25
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (18:45 CET)
Fenerbahce (20-7) defends the top spot with a two-game lead and wants to reaffirm its authority against a struggling Partizan (9-19). The Turkish side arrives strengthened after winning the Turkish Cup despite the absence of Nicolo Melli. On the Serbian side, elimination in the cup semifinals and Cam Payne's departure force them to find new solutions on the perimeter. Tarik Biberovic is in fine form (26, 19, and 19 points in his last three games), while Sterling Brown, with at least 13 points in five consecutive games, will be the visitors' main offensive weapon.
Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (19:00 CET)
Zalgiris (16-12) wants to consolidate its position in the upper zone against Olympiacos (18-9), which historically has dominated the matchup: nine straight wins over the last five years. The Lithuanians celebrated their seventh consecutive cup title, while the Greeks fell in the final to Panathinaikos. In November, Olympiacos won 95-78 with 30 points from Tyler Dorsey. This time, Zalgiris will seek to balance the game through the playmaking of Maodo Lo, who was decisive before the break with 13 points and 7 assists against Hapoel.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (20:30 CET)
Crvena Zvezda (16-12) wants to solidify its position in the Top 10 against a rising Efes (9-19), which hopes to recover Shane Larkin. The Turks arrive wounded after their cup elimination, while the Serbs boosted their morale with a new national title. Efes must stop the scoring streak of Jordan Nwora (21 or more points in four straight games) and seek revenge for the 22-point loss suffered in January, when Chima Moneke made the difference with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Virtus Bologna vs. FC Barcelona (20:30 CET)
Virtus (12-16) needs to react after losing five of its last six games and sees the matchup against Barcelona (17-11) as an opportunity to rejoin the fight. Both arrive after cup disappointments. The Blaugrana will count on the weight of Toko Shengelia and Will Clyburn, while the Italians must rely on the interior work of Alen Smailagic and Karim Jallow. The November precedent saw Barcelona grab 14 offensive rebounds and five three-pointers from Kevin Punter, statistics that Dusko Ivanovic does not want to repeat.
Thursday, February 26
Dubai Basketball vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (18:00 CET)
Dubai (14-14) is going through its best stretch, with three straight wins and offensive production of 108, 93, and 96 points. Mfiondu Kabengele was key against Milan with 22 points and 10 rebounds. ASVEL (7-21), in last place, has lost eight of its last nine games and also fell in the Leaders Cup. Glynn Watson, averaging 14.2 points per game, will be crucial to sustain the pace, while the French will try to repeat the physical dominance that allowed them to grab 15 offensive rebounds in their October victory.
AS Monaco vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (19:30 CET)
Monaco (16-12) wants to extend its recovery after beating Baskonia and winning the Leaders Cup. Maccabi (13-15), without Iffe Lundberg, is on a three-game European winning streak and also arrives with momentum from its domestic cup. The duel between Mike James and Tamir Blatt promises to set the pace; the Israeli point guard comes off 20 points and 9 assists against Bayern. In the paint, Roman Sorkin will face a demanding matchup with Nikola Mirotic, who regained form with 16 points in the last game.
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:05 CET)
Hapoel (16-11) seeks to stop its losing streak after five consecutive defeats, despite the return of Elijah Bryant. Newly arrived Kessler Edwards could make his debut. Milan (14-14) reacted by winning the Italian Cup and relies on the consistency of Marko Guduric, with double digits in seven of his last eight games. It also needs a better version of Armoni Brooks after his poor performance against Dubai.
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Paris Basketball (20:15 CET)
Panathinaikos (16-12) aims to carry the momentum of its cup triumph over Olympiacos into EuroLeague. The arrival of Nigel Hayes-Davis strengthens its rotation, but Paris (9-18) already proved its competitive ability with a win in Barcelona, driven by 21 points from Nadir Hifi. TJ Shorts will face his former team, and Kendrick Nunn, now healthy, will try to repeat the 20 points he scored in November in the 95-101 game played in Paris.
Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Valencia Basket (20:30 CET)
Baskonia (9-19) arrives with high morale after winning the Spanish Cup against Real Madrid, while Valencia (18-10) seeks to recover after falling in the semifinals. In European competition, the Vitoria side has allowed 109, 97, and 102 points in its last three losses. Valencia, meanwhile, is on a two-game winning streak with Jean Montero growing as a playmaker. Its matchup with Trent Forrest will be key, as will Baskonia's ability to contain the physicality of Matt Costello.
Real Madrid vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:45 CET)
Real Madrid (17-11) wants to strengthen its position in the upper zone against Bayern (12-16), which still dreams of the playoffs. The Madrid side fell in the cup final while the Germans fell in the semifinals in their country. The numbers favor the Madrid team (12-1 at home versus Bayern's 2-11 away record), but the October precedent, with 29 points from Isiaha Mike in the 90-84 German victory, demands extra caution. Mario Hezonja, who then finished with 7 points, arrives now after eight consecutive games scoring in double figures.
