Olympiacos and Real Madrid to face off in the Euroleague final

Olympiacos and Real Madrid have qualified for the Euroleague Final Four championship game scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 21:00 in Athens. Olympiacos secured their spot by defeating Fenerbahce 79-61 in the first semifinal, while Real Madrid beat Valencia 105-90 in the second semifinal. The match at the Telekom Center Athens marks the fifth time these two clubs have met in a Euroleague final, a new tournament record. Real Madrid enters the final aiming for their 12th title, despite managing ongoing roster injuries including players such as Walter Tavares, Alex Len, and Usman Garuba. Olympiacos, led by coach Georgios Bartzokas, is seeking its fourth historical Euroleague trophy. Meanwhile, reports have emerged of property damage at the arena caused by fans placing stickers throughout the stadium. The finalists last met in a final during the 2023 season, where Real Madrid won by a single point.