# Maccabi Tel Aviv EuroLeague tournament performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maccabi-tel-aviv-euroleague-tournament-performance > Updated: 2026-10-02T20:11:28.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 5. Maccabi Tel Aviv has experienced fluctuating results in the EuroLeague tournament. On September 29, Beşiktaş defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93 in Belgrade, Serbia, due to security considerations. Maccabi Tel Aviv rebounded on September 30 by defeating Real Madrid 102-98 in Sofia, Bulgaria, led by 22 points each from Vasilije Micic and Elijah Bryant. However, Maccabi Tel Aviv subsequently suffered a 90-67 loss to Panathinaikos AKTOR at the Telekom Center in Athens. This defeat, characterized by a 23-point margin, represents the largest winning gap Panathinaikos has achieved against the Israeli side in a European competition since 1998. Panathinaikos secured its third consecutive EuroLeague victory, maintaining an undefeated start to the season. The team utilized an intense defensive strategy to lead 25-10 after the first quarter, with Gerson Yambele leading the scoring with 17 points. In the matchup at the OAKA Altion, Panathinaikos’s victory was marked by strong defensive play and efficient ball movement, recording 22 assists against 11 turnovers. A significant highlight was the return of American forward Nigel Hayes-Davis from a hand injury, who contributed 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Additionally, Dino Mitoglou secured 45.5% of the team’s defensive rebounds. Prior to the matchup, Panathinaikos and coach Zeljko Obradovic participated in a breast cancer awareness campaign in collaboration with YGEIA Hospital. Players and staff wore pink sashes with white ribbons to promote awareness during October, and Panathinaikos players presented similar sashes to the Maccabi Tel Aviv players before tip-off. Following the win against Maccabi, Panathinaikos maintained a perfect 3/3 record across domestic and European competitions, including a 103-74 victory against Vikos. In the domestic win, Mathias Lessort led the scoring with 19 points. ## Claims - Panathinaikos AKTOR defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv with a score of 90-67. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The game was played at the Telekom Center in Athens. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The final score of the match was 90-67 in favor of Panathinaikos. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Panathinaikos achieved a 3-0 record in the Euroleague following this victory. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Nigel Hayes-Davis returned to action and scored 13 points. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Maccabi Tel Aviv remains at 0-3 in the Euroleague. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Nikos Rogkapoulos did not play due to a muscle spasm in his back. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Nigel Hayes-Davis returned to action and recorded 13 points. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Gerson Yambele was the top scorer for Panathinaikos with 17 points. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Roman Sorkin scored 13 points for Maccabi Tel Aviv. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Panathinaikos secures consecutive wins in domestic and European play Panathinaikos remains undefeated this week with wins over Vikos and Maccabi, showcasing deep roster rotation and strong defensive play under coach Zeljko Obradovic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-secures-consecutive-wins-in-domestic-and-european-play ### 2026-10-02: Panathinaikos defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv in EuroLeague Panathinaikos defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 90-67 in the EuroLeague, marked by the successful return of Nigel Hayes-Davis and a symbolic pink ribbon campaign for breast cancer awareness. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-defeats-maccabi-tel-aviv-in-euroleague ### 2026-09-30: Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Real Madrid in EuroLeague clash in Sofia Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Real Madrid 102-98 in a EuroLeague basketball matchup in Sofia, led by 22-point performances from Vasilije Micic and Elijah Bryant. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maccabi-tel-aviv-defeats-real-madrid-in-euroleague-clash-in-sofia ### 2026-09-30: Panathinaikos defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv 90-67 in EuroLeague Panathinaikos AKTOR defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 90-67 in the EuroLeague, securing their third straight win and moving to the top of the standings behind a strong defensive display. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-aktor-defeats-maccabi-tel-aviv-90-67-in-euroleague ### 2026-09-29: Beşiktaş defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93 in EuroLeague Beşiktaş defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93 in Belgrade to claim its first EuroLeague victory in 13 years, with Anthony Brown and Scottie Wilbekin each scoring 20 points. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-faces-maccabi-rapyd-in-belgrade-for-euroleague-match --- Cite as: Maccabi Tel Aviv EuroLeague tournament performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maccabi-tel-aviv-euroleague-tournament-performance