Real Madrid wins the inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi
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Real Madrid wins the inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi

The inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup took place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from September 18 to 19, 2026. The tournament featured Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, Real Madrid, and the host team, Dubai BC. In the semi-finals, Olympiacos secured a dramatic 92-90 victory over Fenerbahçe after trailing by 11 points, while Real Madrid defeated Dubai BC 98-95 in overtime. Olympiacos played both matches without Nikola Milutinov, who was sidelined due to tendonitis, and welcomed Jean Montero back to the squad after he resolved a visa-related delay.

In the final held on September 19, Real Madrid clinched the inaugural title by defeating Olympiacos with a score of 93-89. Fenerbahçe secured third place by defeating Dubai BC in the consolation match. Sasha Vezenkov led the scoring for the Greek side with 22 points, while the Spanish team was fueled by collective efforts from Maledon, Pradilla, and Campazzo. Following the tournament, the teams are preparing for the EuroLeague regular season, with Olympiacos scheduled to play Baskonia on September 24 and Real Madrid facing Dubai BC on the same day.

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