23.12.2025 23:05
In the 18th week of the EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe Beko defeated Spain's Barcelona team 72-71 at home. With this result, Fenerbahçe achieved its 11th victory in its 17th match in the EuroLeague.
Fenerbahçe Beko defeated the Spanish team Barcelona 72-71 in the 18th week of EuroLeague.
FENERBAHÇE'S 11TH VICTORY IN 17TH MATCH
With this result, the yellow-navy team achieved their 11th victory in their 17th match in EuroLeague. Barcelona, on the other hand, experienced their 6th defeat.
FIRST PERIOD WAS VERY COMPETITIVE
At the beginning of the match, Barcelona scored with Punter and led 9-4 at the 4th minute. Fenerbahçe Beko, who tightened their defense and went on a 7-0 run, brought the score to 11-9 in the 8th minute. Responding to Barcelona, who scored twice in the remaining section, with a 6-0 run, the yellow-navy team finished the first period ahead 17-13.
FENERBAHÇE ENTERS THE BREAK WITH A LEAD
In the second period, national basketball player Tarık Biberovic stepped up. Fenerbahçe increased the lead to double digits at the 18th minute with Tarık's 13 points: 35-25. Barcelona managed to recover in the last 2.5 minutes and scored 8 points, but did not allow the yellow-navy team to score. Fenerbahçe Beko went to the locker room leading 35-33.
MELLI AND HORTON TUCKER STEPPED UP
The third quarter was a neck-and-neck battle. Barcelona carried the performance they showed in the last 2.5 minutes of the second period into this quarter, taking the lead with Brizuela's outside shot at the 29th minute: 48-50. Fenerbahçe, scoring with Melli and Horton Tucker in the remaining time, entered the final section ahead 53-52.
FENERBAHÇE BEKO WINS AT THE LAST MOMENT
In the fourth and final period, Barcelona scored consecutive critical baskets with Brizuela and gained a 5-point lead at the 35th minute: 59-64. Despite making simple turnovers, Fenerbahçe Beko, backed by their fans, recovered and turned the score in their favor with consecutive baskets from beyond the 3-point line at the 38th minute: 67-66. A great excitement occurred in the last 2 minutes and 14 seconds. The yellow-navy team took the lead 72-71 with Baldwin's free throws with 10 seconds left. Barcelona could not capitalize on their last offensive opportunity with Punter, and Fenerbahçe Beko won the match 72-71.