# Dubai BC EuroLeague season debut

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dubai-bc-euroleague-season-debut
> Updated: 2026-09-24T18:04:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Ahead of the EuroLeague season, Dubai BC assistant coach Diamantis Panagiotopoulos expressed mixed feelings regarding the team’s preparations. While noting that national team schedules and player injuries had limited training time, he stated the team was satisfied with their direction and focused on establishing a defensive identity.

In their EuroLeague premiere at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai BC secured a 78-77 victory against Real Madrid. The win served as revenge for Dubai’s recent loss to the Spanish side in the EuroLeague Super Cup semi-final. Although Real Madrid held a double-digit lead of 44-38 at halftime, Dubai mounted a strong third-quarter comeback, outscoring the visitors 25-18 to take a 63-62 lead.

Real Madrid regained a five-point advantage (77-71) with only three minutes remaining in the final period, but they failed to score in the closing minutes. The match ended in a thriller when Real Madrid failed to convert final scoring opportunities, including missed attempts by Facundo Campazzo and Andrés Feliz.

Dwayne Bacon led Dubai with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists, and a performance rating of 31, while McKinley Wright contributed 12 points. Despite Real Madrid having a higher overall field goal percentage (45.59% to 39.71%), Dubai’s dominance in rebounding (45 to 30) and superior three-point shooting (10 made out of 28 attempts) proved decisive.

## Claims

- Dubai BC defeated Real Madrid 78-77 in their EuroLeague premiere. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The score at the end of the third quarter was 63-62. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dwayne Bacon scored 24 points. (single source)
- Walker played 15:43 minutes and scored 5 points. (single source)
- The score at the end of the first quarter was 20-16. (single source)
- The score at the end of the second quarter was 38-44. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Dubai Basketball defeats Real Madrid 78-77 in EuroLeague debut

Dubai Basketball defeated Real Madrid 78-77 in a dramatic EuroLeague debut, led by Dwayne Bacon's 24 points, following a late comeback at the Coca-Cola Arena.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-bc-defeats-real-madrid-78-77-in-euroleague-premiere

### 2026-09-22: Dubai BC assistant discusses EuroLeague goals and team identity

Dubai BC assistant Diamantis Panagiotopoulos discussed the team's EuroLeague goals, emphasizing defensive identity and overcoming training challenges despite player injuries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-bc-assistant-discusses-euroleague-goals-and-team-identity

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Cite as: Dubai BC EuroLeague season debut. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dubai-bc-euroleague-season-debut