Olympiacos Defeats Real Madrid in 2026 Euroleague Final in Athens
Olympiacos won the 2026 Euroleague championship 92-85 over Real Madrid in Athens, Greece, on May 24. Playing before a passionate home crowd, Olympiacos overcame an early deficit behind Final Four MVP Evan Fournier (20 points) and Alec Peters (16). Real Madrid, missing injured centers Tavares, Len, and Garuba, got 24 points from Trey Lyles but fell short. The victory ended Olympiacos' 13-year title drought and denied Madrid a record 12th Euroleague crown.
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Real Madrid Basketball fall short in Euroleague Final against Olympiacos
Real Madrid Basketball lost the 2026 Euroleague Final 92-85 to Olympiacos in Athens, Greece. Los Blancos were severely undermanned due to injuries to all three of their centers—Edy Tavares, Alex Len, and Usman Garuba—forcing them to play without an interior presence. Olympiacos, playing in front of approximately 10,000 home fans at Panathinaikos' Arena, were heavy favorites. Despite strong performances from Mario Hezonja (19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists) and Trey Lyles (24 points, 8 rebounds), Real Madrid could not overcome questionable referee calls in clutch time. Madrid guard Andrés Feliz missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with 11 seconds remaining, sealing Olympiacos' fourth Euroleague title. Real Madrid remain the all-time leader with 11 Euroleague trophies.
yahoo sportsOlympiacos Crowned EuroLeague Champions After Defeating Real Madrid in Athens
Olympiacos won the 2026 EuroLeague championship on Sunday night, defeating Real Madrid 92-85 in a dramatic final held in Athens, Greece. The victory marked the Greek club's fourth European title and ended a 13-year drought since their back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013. Playing before a passionate home crowd at the EuroLeague Final Four, Olympiacos overcame an early deficit with strong defensive intensity and rebounding. Key performances from Evan Fournier and Alec Peters propelled the team, with Fournier named Final Four MVP. Real Madrid, seeking a record 12th title, started aggressively behind Mario Hezonja and Andrés Feliz but could not hold off Olympiacos' second-half surge. The win was especially significant for Olympiacos, which had lost to Real Madrid in the 2023 final. The Final Four also featured Fenerbahçe and Valencia Basket. Celebrations erupted across Greece following the final buzzer.
GreekReporter.comScariolo: Playing in These Circumstances Means Paying a Tax on Refereeing
Real Madrid coach Sergio Scariolo commented after losing the Euroleague final 92-85 to Olympiacos in Athens. He declined to directly criticize the refereeing but stated that playing 'in these circumstances' involves 'a tax that you have to pay.' Scariolo expressed pride in his team's performance, noting they competed well and exceeded expectations despite having a completely different squad than earlier in the season. He emphasized the difficulty of reaching the final and vowed the team would learn and return. Olympiacos won its fourth Euroleague title in the match held at the Telekom Center in Athens.
PortadaScariolo Still Without Euroleague Title After Third Final Loss, Faces Blank Season
Real Madrid coach Sergio Scariolo lost the Euroleague final 92-85 to Olympiacos in Athens, marking his third final defeat this season after losses in the Endesa Super Cup and Copa del Rey. The Euroleague remains the only major title missing from his record. Despite a strong tactical performance and limited roster due to injuries to centers Tavares, Len, and Garuba, Madrid could not secure the victory. The team now faces the threat of a blank year, with only the Endesa League playoffs remaining as a chance to salvage the season. Madrid has signed Turkish center Omer Yurtseven and plans to add another interior player. Scariolo emphasized the need for rest and mental recovery before the league playoffs, which begin soon against Baskonia.
PortadaReal Madrid Falls to Olympiacos in Euroleague Final, Duodécima Delayed
Real Madrid lost 92-85 to Olympiacos in the Euroleague final on May 24, 2026, in Athens. Despite a heroic effort and a strong tactical approach, Madrid could not overcome the absence of key injured centers Tavares, Len, and Garuba. Lyles led Madrid with 24 points and 30 PIR, supported by Hezonja (19 points, 5 assists, 4 steals) and Feliz (13 points). Olympiacos, led by Final Four MVP Fournier (20 points) and Peters (16), overcame an early 17-26 deficit to take control before halftime. Madrid fought back in the third quarter but ultimately fell short. The loss means Madrid's 12th Euroleague title (Duodécima) will have to wait, while Olympiacos became the first regular-season leader to win the championship.
PortadaOlympiakos beats Real Madrid 92-85 to win 2025/26 Euroleague title
Olympiakos defeated Real Madrid 92-85 in the Euroleague final held at the Telekom Center in Athens, winning their fourth European club championship (after 1997, 2012, and 2013). Evan Fournier scored 20 points and was named MVP of the final. Real Madrid, which had beaten Olympiakos in the 2022/23 final, led early but could not hold off a fourth-quarter comeback. Trey Lyles led Real Madrid with 24 points. The match was decided in the final minutes when Olympiakos took control with key plays by Tyrique Jones, Thomas Walkup, and Fournier. Real Madrid remains the all-time leader with 11 Euroleague titles.
Notícias da A BolaOlympiacos defeats Real Madrid 92-85 to win Euroleague title after 13 years
Olympiacos defeated Real Madrid 92-85 in the Euroleague final, securing their first title in 13 years. The game, played in Athens on the court of their rival, featured a strong performance from Evan Fournier (20 points, 4 assists) and Alec Peters (16 points, 7 rebounds). Real Madrid, missing a center, started strong with Trey Lyles scoring 21 points, but Olympiacos rallied in the second half. The match ended with a tense finish as Real Madrid had a chance to force overtime but fell short. Olympiacos, coached by Bartzokas, broke their streak of first-place regular season finishes and won in their fifth consecutive Final Four appearance.
PortadaOlympiakos defeats Real Madrid in EuroLeague final, wins first title since 2013
In a thrilling EuroLeague final held in Athens, Piraeus Olympiakos defeated Real Madrid 92-85 to claim their fourth EuroLeague championship, ending a 13-year title drought since their last win in 2013. The game was closely contested, with Real Madrid leading early behind Trey Lyles' 24 points and Mario Hezonja's 19 points. However, Olympiakos mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, sparked by Evan Fournier, who scored 20 points and was named Final Four MVP. Alec Peters contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Sasha Vezenkov added 12 points. The decisive moment came when Andres Feliz missed a potential game-tying three-pointer, and Peters sealed the win with four consecutive free throws. Olympiakos had reached the final by defeating Fenerbahçe in the semifinals, while Real Madrid beat Valencia. The article also notes that Real Madrid won the previous final between these teams in 2023.
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