Olympiacos faces Valencia in EuroLeague double-round week

Olympiacos traveled to Spain to face Valencia on October 13, 2026, marking the start of a demanding EuroLeague double-round week. The Greek team, led by coach Giorgos Bartzokas, entered the match with a 3-1 record following a recent victory against Efes and a domestic win over Kolossos, where Montero scored 30 points. However, the squad faces personnel challenges, with Plotas and another unnamed player unavailable for both the Valencia game and the upcoming away match against Barcelona on October 16.

In the opening moments of the contest at the Roig Arena, Olympiacos struggled significantly, failing to score for the first 4.5 minutes. Valencia capitalized on this slow start, establishing an early 10-0 lead fueled by accurate three-point shooting from Taylor, Osetkowski, and Brooks. Coach Bartzokas noted prior to the game that Valencia poses a major defensive threat as one of the highest-scoring teams in the competition. The match concluded with Valencia maintaining a strong lead, as the Olympiacos offense faltered against the hosts' tactical execution throughout the first quarter.