EuroLeague Round 11 Highlights: Olympiacos Faces Dubai and Real Madrid
The 11th round of the EuroLeague features key clashes, including Olympiacos against Dubai, Valencia facing Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid meeting Crvena Zvezda.
The 11th round of the EuroLeague tips off this week, featuring high-stakes matchups across the continent. While Israeli basketball fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel, four other compelling games highlight the schedule, showcasing top-tier clashes, a coaching debut, and a battle between the league's most potent offense and its toughest defense.
Olympiacos vs. Dubai
Olympiacos and Dubai enter the clash holding identical 3-7 records. Olympiacos has dropped two of its last three home games and aims to return to winning ways, though Dubai arrives boasting five wins from its last six outings. Both teams have previously met twice, with standout performers claiming MVP honors on both occasions. A question mark remains over the availability of Thomas Walkup against his former side.
Valencia vs. Bayern Munich
Valencia (3-7) looks to build on its strong start against Bayern Munich (7-3) after both secured road victories in the previous round. TJ Shorts paces the Spanish squad with 16.9 points per game, ranking fourth in the competition, alongside 5.6 assists. Valencia averages 95.8 points per contest, the second-best mark in the EuroLeague, while Bayern surrenders 94.5 points per game, the highest in the league. History favors the hosts, who have won the last eight head-to-head encounters.
Olimpia Milano vs. Zalgiris Kaunas
Luca Banchi makes his EuroLeague return, coaching Olimpia Milano for the first time after taking over on Sunday. The Italian tactician inherits a struggling squad mired in a deep crisis with a 1-9 record and eight consecutive losses. Milano ranks 18th in scoring with 81.1 points per game and 17th in two-point shooting percentage at 52.7%. Conversely, Zalgiris (6-4) arrives on a four-game winning streak, seeking to extend its dominance in Milan after winning its last four visits.
Real Madrid vs. Crvena Zvezda
Real Madrid (6-4) hosts Crvena Zvezda (7-3) in a clash of contrasting styles to cap off the evening. Real Madrid seeks to bounce back from a rare home defeat, while the Serbian side carries a three-game winning streak. The spotlight will focus on the ultimate matchup between the EuroLeague's top-scoring offense, led by Real Madrid with 97.8 points per game, and the competition's stingiest defense, anchored by Crvena Zvezda, which concedes just 75 points per contest.
