04.02.2026 10:26
In the 26th week of the EuroLeague, Panathinaikos defeated Real Madrid 82-81, securing their 16th victory. The decisive basket was scored by Jerian Grant in the final seconds of the game.
In the 26th week of the EuroLeague, the Greek team Panathinaikos AKTOR, coached by Ergin Ataman, defeated the Spanish representative Real Madrid 82-81. The visiting team Real Madrid finished the first quarter ahead 26-16 in the match played at the Telekom Center in Athens, and went into halftime with a 44-36 lead.
VICTORY CAME AT THE LAST SECOND
Panathinaikos AKTOR, showing an effective performance in the second half, led the third period 61-60. The Greek representative won the closely contested match, where the lead frequently changed hands in the final period, with a basket by Jerian Grant with 2 seconds remaining, ending the game 82-81.
In the home team, Kostas Sloukas scored 22 points and Grant added 19 points. Alex Len's 18 points for Real Madrid could not prevent the defeat. With this result, Panathinaikos AKTOR achieved its 16th victory. The Madrid team, with 16 victories in the league, experienced its 10th defeat.
Panathinaikos Basketball Club President Dimitris Giannakopoulos had criticized Ergin Ataman and his assistants after the loss to Aris with a score of 102-95 in the league. Before the match, however, Panathinaikos fans showed their love for Ergin Ataman.