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EuroLeague 2026-27 season begins with Panathinaikos and Dubai wins
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season has commenced, featuring 20 teams competing in a 38-round regular season format. The competition includes notable clubs such as Panathinaikos, Real Madrid, Olympiacos, and Valencia Basket, with Beşiktaş joining the league this season.
In the opening round, Panathinaikos secured a decisive 91-72 victory against Paris at the Telekom Center, marking a successful debut for head coach Zeljko Obradovic. Conversely, Dubai Basketball achieved a significant upset by defeating Real Madrid 78-77 in a closely contested match.
The season structure includes a play-in tournament for teams finishing 7th through 10th, followed by playoffs to determine the Final Four participants. Teams are preparing for a demanding schedule, with Real Madrid coach Pedro Martínez noting the difficulty of maintaining high intensity throughout the extensive season.
Entities
Besiktas · Dubai Basketball · EuroLeague · Giorgos Bartzokas · Novasports · Olympiacos · Olympiacos B.C. · Panathinaikos AKTOR · Paris Basketball · Real Madrid · Zeljko Obradovic
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The coaching staff has conducted scouting on Paris, including their preparation matches and the French Super Cup. basketa.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Panathinaikos has four French players on the roster, including Bandjia. basketa.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nikos Rogkavopoulos and Dimitris Moraitis are available for the upcoming EuroLeague game against Paris. basketa.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Panathinaikos faced a difficult preparation period due to injuries and players participating in national team duties. basketa.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Paris features a new coach and players but maintains similar tactical systems to previous years.