EuroLeague clubs are entering the final stage of their preparations for the new season, with the first official games now just around the corner.
On Sunday, Barcelona has beaten Lleida, Olympiacos won against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Fenerbahce dominated against Balkan Botevgrad, Partizan secured win against Besiktas, Anadolu Efes won comfortably against Cluj/Napoca, while Crvena Zvezda lost against Aris.
Barcelona wins Catalan League
Barcelona won the Catalan League trophy by beating Lleida 96–87 in the finals. Their celebrations were cut short because of an injury that Dario Brizuela sustained in the third quarter of that match.
Barcelona’s top scorers: Joel Parra 21, Justin Robinson 19, Kevin Punter 14, Josh Nebo 13, Umoja Gibson 9, Stanley Umude 6, Dario Brizuela 5, Tyrese Martin 5, Olivier Nkamhoua 2, Olek Balcerowski 2, Justin Minaya 0, Juan Nunez DNP
Olympiacos remains undefeated in preseason
Olympiacos beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 77-72 in a preseason game in Cyprus, but they hit a bump in the road as well: Nikola Milutinov suffered an injury after just 2:09 minutes and had to leave the court.
Olympiacos’ top scorers: Mbaye Ndiaye 14, Tyler Dorsey 13 (4 assists), Tyson Ward 12 (4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals), Donta Hall 10 (7 rebounds), Sasha Vezenkov 8, Evan Fournier 5, Codi Miller-McIntyre 5, Jean Montero 3, Cory Joseph 3 (5 rebounds), Nikola Milutinov 0 (injured).
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s top scorers: Bonzie Colson 17 (7 rebounds), Roman Sorkin 14, Iffe Ludberg 9 (3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals), Willy Rayman 8, Keaton Wallace 7 (4 rebounds, 7 assists), TJ Leaf 6, Jaylen Hoard 2, Armando Bacot 1, John DiBartolomeo 0.
🏆 Olympiacos claimed the friendly tournament title in Cyprus with a win over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) September 13, 2026
🔥 Mbaye Ndiaye delivered a clutch performance in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with 14 points, 3 steals, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
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Aris dominates Crvena Zvezda
Crvena Zvezda lost to Aris 98-76 in a preseason game in Cyprus, after which they return to Belgrade to continue preparations for the start of the new season. Just like Barcelona and Olympiacos, Crvena Zvezda has been left without an important player, as Semi Ojeleye suffered an injury.
Crvena Zvezda’s top scorers: Johnathan Motley 13, Chris Jones 12, Tyson Cater 10, Jordan Nwora 8, Nick Weiler-Babb 6, Chima Moneke 6, David Kramer 6, Vojin Medarevic 4, Ognjen Dobric 3, Ebuka Izundu 2, Jared Butler 1, Stefan Miljenovic 0, Semi Ojeleye 0.
Partizan beats Besiktas in an outdoor game
Partizan defeated Besiktas 89-71 in an outdoor game, wrapping up the Open Air weekend in Belgrade.
Partizan’s top scorers: Carlik Jones 22 points (27 PIR), Lamar Stevens 13 (13), Arijan Lakic 9 (10), Nikola Tanaskovic 9 (10), Alessandro Pajola 8 (9), Kyle Allman 8 (5), Luca Vildoza 7 (7), Tonye Jekiri 7 (9), Joffrey Lauvergne 6 (8), Derrek Willis 2 (6), Mario Nakic 0
Besiktas’ top scorers: Scottie Wilbekin 18 points (15 PIR), Jaylen Nowell 16 (15), Daquan Jeffries 9 (6), Anthony Brown 8 (11), Eugene Omoruyi 8 (5), David DeJulius 6 (6), Conor Morgan 2 (9), Wenyen Gabriel 2 (2), Devon Dotson 2 (-2 PIR)
Partizan fans and basketball under the open sky! 🖤🤍
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) September 13, 2026
Once again, beautiful scenes from Belgrade, this time ahead of the game against Besiktas! 🤝⚫️⚪️#kkp pic.twitter.com/8nytOxEk9L
Fenerbahce cruises to a win
Fenerbahce dominated against Balkan Botevgrad, securing a convincing 102–66 victory in the end.
Fenerbahce’s top scorers: Wade Baldwin 16 points, Will Clyburn 16 (5 rebounds), Marcus Bingham 13, Shavon Shields 11, Johnny Juzang 9, Trent Forrest 8 points (8 assists), Sertac Sanli 7, Nicolo Melli 6, Onuralp Bitim 6, Melih Mahmutoglu 4.
Anadolu Efes’ comfortable win
Anadolu Efes played against Cluj/Napoca and won comfortably 87-69.
Anadolu Efes’ top scorers: Mike James 13, Jordan Loyd 13, Dario Saric 11, Daron Russell 11, Santi Yusta 10, Collin Malcolm 10, Kai Jones 8 (8 rebounds), David Mutaf 6, PJ Dozier 5.
