EuroLeague continues with a busy double-week schedule
The EuroLeague enters its second double-week of the 2026 season, with games taking place across October 13 and 14. On October 13, the schedule featured several key matchups, including Fenerbahce versus Zalgiris in Istanbul and Panathinaikos facing Partizan. Teams such as Barcelona and Maccabi Tel Aviv also competed, as clubs looked to stabilize their records early in the season.
On October 14, the double-week concludes with three additional fixtures. At 19:00, Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Besiktas in Sofia, with both teams holding a 2-2 record. Following this, Anadolu Efes faces Bayern Munich at 20:30, with both sides seeking to improve their identical 1-3 records. The night concludes with Paris Basketball taking on Virtus Bologna at 21:45. Several high-profile injury absences have been reported, including Mike James, Cordinier, and Papagiannis for Efes, while Hapoel manages the absence of Bar Timor due to illness.
The current standings show a mix of teams striving to regain momentum following early losses. Clubs like Barcelona are attempting to bounce back after recent defeats, while other teams are managing squad depth challenges. The remaining games are crucial for establishing positioning in the league table as the early stage of the regular season progresses.