EL: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet beat Dubai Basketball on the road, Partizan Mozzart Bet suffer first EuroLeague defeat in Madrid

The fourth round of the 2026/27 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague brought mixed fortunes for AdmiralBet ABA League representatives on Thursday evening. Crvena zvezda Meridianbet delivered an impressive performance to defeat Dubai Basketball 77:58 on the road in a clash between two regional league rivals, while Partizan Mozzart Bet suffered their first European defeat of the season, falling 86:76 against Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet celebrated their second consecutive EuroLeague victory with a commanding 77:58 triumph over Dubai Basketball, handing the reigning AdmiralBet ABA League champions their first home defeat of the European campaign.

Dubai Basketball started strongly, with Dwayne Bacon scoring seven early points to help the hosts establish an advantage. The home side finished the opening quarter ahead 21:16, but the momentum changed dramatically in the second period. Zvezda tightened their defense and produced a 13:0 run to take control, entering halftime with a 37:31 lead.

The visitors continued to dictate the tempo after the break. Jordan Nwora inspired another strong start to the third quarter, helping Zvezda establish a double-digit advantage. Dubai attempted to respond through Tornike Shengelia and Elie Okobo, but the Belgrade side remained firmly in control and eventually secured a convincing 19-point victory.

Both teams now hold identical 2-2 records after four EuroLeague rounds.

Partizan Mozzart Bet suffered their first defeat of the 2026/27 EuroLeague campaign after falling 86:76 to Real Madrid at Movistar Arena.

Real Madrid made a strong start, establishing a 27:19 advantage after the opening quarter. Carlik Jones kept Partizan competitive with an excellent offensive display, but the hosts continued to build their lead in the second period, pulling away to 53:37 at halftime.

The black-and-whites responded after the break, opening the third quarter with a 11:2 run and reducing the deficit to just seven points. However, Real Madrid weathered the storm and regained control, entering the final quarter with a comfortable 71:57 lead.

Despite Partizan's efforts to stage another comeback, the hosts successfully protected their advantage and secured an important victory. The defeat leaves Partizan with a 3-1 record.

2026/27 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 4, Thursday, October 8, 2026:

Dubai Basketball - CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET 58:77 (21:16, 10:21, 15:19, 12:21)
Bacon 13, Shengelia 12 | Nwora 20, Ojeleye 12.

REAL MADRID - Partizan Mozzart Bet 86:76 (27:19, 26:18, 18:20, 15:19)
Maledon 13, Campazzo 12 | Jones 19, Thompson 14.