EL: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Holds Strong at Home, Dubai Basketball Stuns EuroLeague Champions

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet continued their upward EuroLeague momentum with a strong 88-79 victory over Žalgiris Kaunas, marking their second consecutive win in the competition. In a packed Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Zvezda once again showed resilience and energy down the stretch, overturning a narrow deficit entering the fourth quarter. Jordan Nwora delivered a standout performance with 24 points, while Chima Moneke and Donatas Motiejunas added crucial support. Coach Saša Obradović’s team found its rhythm when it mattered most, surging ahead in the closing minutes with a combination of defensive intensity and fast-break precision to seal a confident home triumph and move to 2–2 on the season.

Meanwhile, Dubai Basketball made a statement of their own with a stunning road win against reigning EuroLeague champions Fenerbahçe Beko, prevailing 93-69 in Istanbul. Despite missing star signing Džanan Musa, the debutant from the UAE displayed poise and authority from start to finish. Mfiondu Kabengele led a balanced attack that overwhelmed the hosts, while Klemen Prepelic and McKinley Wright kept the offense flowing smoothly. Dubai controlled the pace early and never looked back, limiting Fenerbahçe to one of its lowest scoring halves in recent memory.

Both Crvena zvezda Meridianbet and Dubai Basketball are standing at 2–2 after four rounds.

2025/26 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 4, Tuesday, October 14, 2025:

CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET – Žalgiris Kaunas 88:79 (23:27, 22:12, 12:19, 31:21)
Nwora 24, Moneke 13 | Butkevicius 14, Lo 14, Francisco 13.

Fenerbahçe beko – DUBAI BASKETBALL 69:93 (20:25, 11:21, 17:25, 21:22)
Colson 12, Baldwin IV 12, Hall 10 | Kabengele 26, Bacon 21.