EL: Bayern Edges Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet in Belgrade

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade suffered an 80–85 defeat against Bayern Munich in their EuroLeague Round 30 matchup at the Belgrade Arena.

The visitors controlled much of the first half, building a double-digit lead thanks to strong defense that limited Zvezda’s offensive rhythm. Bayern stretched the margin to 16 points during the second quarter while the home side struggled with outside shooting, hitting only one three-pointer in its first ten attempts.

Zvezda responded late in the second period, producing a short scoring run and a last-second three-pointer from Jared Butler to cut the deficit to 43–50 at halftime and bring the game back within reach.

The Belgrade team continued to improve after the break. Zvezda briefly moved in front late in the third quarter and maintained the momentum early in the final period, taking a 78–75 lead as the defense tightened and the crowd pushed the hosts forward.

However, Bayern answered in the closing minutes. A decisive 10–2 run restored the visitors’ control, and they managed to hold on in the final possessions to secure the win.

Chima Moneke led Crvena zvezda Meridianbet with 22 points, while Butler and Jordan Nwora added 10 each. Despite the comeback effort, Zvezda finished the night with just 6 made three-pointers from 30 attempts, which proved costly in a tightly contested game.

2025/26 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 30, Friday, March 6, 2026:

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet – BAYERN MUNICH 80:85 (17:23, 26:27, 27:22, 10:13)
Moneke 22, Butler 10 | Obst 16, Rathan-Mayes 13.