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EuroLeague Round 11: Real Madrid Dominates, Olympiacos Makes History as Europe's Elite Battle for the Top

November 13, 2026 | Scoutz Sports News

The 2026–27 EuroLeague season continues to deliver high-level competition as Europe's top basketball clubs battle for position in the standings. Round 11 has already featured dominant victories, record-breaking performances, and dramatic finishes, highlighting the growing intensity of one of the world's premier professional basketball competitions.

Real Madrid, Olympiacos, Valencia Basket, and Žalgiris Kaunas all secured important victories on Thursday, while Paris Basketball produced one of the week's most exciting results with an overtime win against Fenerbahçe.

Real Madrid Sends a Statement With 105–84 Victory

Real Madrid delivered an impressive offensive performance against Crvena Zvezda, securing a commanding 105–84 victory in front of its home supporters.

The Spanish powerhouse established control early, scoring 38 points in the opening quarter and building a 56–41 halftime advantage.

Madrid's perimeter shooting proved decisive, with the team converting 17 three-pointers on 36 attempts.

The victory improved Real Madrid's record to 7–4, keeping the club firmly in the race near the top of the standings.

With its combination of offensive firepower, experience, and depth, Madrid continues to establish itself as a serious contender in this season's competition.

Olympiacos Makes History in Dominant Win Over Dubai

Olympiacos delivered another standout performance, defeating Dubai Basketball 101–72 in a game highlighted by a historic individual achievement.

Bulgarian forward Sasha Vezenkov became Olympiacos' all-time leading scorer in EuroLeague competition, surpassing club legend Vassilis Spanoulis.

Vezenkov finished with 20 points, while Evan Fournier led all scorers with 28.

Olympiacos took complete control during the third quarter, outscoring Dubai 31–13 to create an insurmountable advantage.

The victory improved the Greek club's record to 8–3, reinforcing its position among the EuroLeague's leading teams.

Valencia Continues Impressive Start to the Season

Valencia Basket maintained its strong early-season form with a 102–87 victory over Bayern Munich.

Point guard T.J. Shorts delivered an outstanding all-around performance, recording 14 points and 10 assists in just over 22 minutes.

Armoni Brooks also contributed 14 points as Valencia showcased its offensive balance, with six players reaching double figures.

The victory moved Valencia to an 8–3 record, placing the Spanish club among the strongest performers through the opening 11 rounds.

Paris Basketball Pulls Off Overtime Thriller

One of the most exciting games of Round 11 came Wednesday when Paris Basketball defeated Fenerbahçe 111–109 in overtime.

The closely contested matchup showcased the competitive balance of this season's EuroLeague, with Paris securing a major victory against one of Europe's established basketball powers.

The result improved Paris Basketball's record to 5–6 and demonstrated the club's ability to compete against elite opposition.

Žalgiris Wins Behind Historic Rebounding Performance

Žalgiris Kaunas secured an 86–83 road victory against Olimpia Milano, led by a dominant performance from Jonas Valančiūnas.

The Lithuanian center recorded 17 points and an impressive 20 rebounds in just over 25 minutes.

Žalgiris controlled the glass throughout the contest, outrebounding Milan 46–28.

The victory improved Žalgiris to 7–4, keeping the Lithuanian club in contention near the top of the standings.

EuroLeague Expansion Could Reshape European Basketball

Beyond the action on the court, major developments are taking place regarding the future of professional basketball in Europe.

EuroLeague is reportedly preparing to vote on six potential permanent club licenses before the end of 2026.

The candidates include Valencia Basket, Paris Basketball, Dubai Basketball, Hapoel Tel Aviv, PAOK Thessaloniki, and Maxima Roma.

The proposed expansion could increase the competition from 20 to 24 teams for the 2027–28 season.

These developments come as the NBA continues exploring its own European basketball competition, potentially creating a new era of competition and investment across the continent.

For international basketball players, the continued growth of European professional leagues could eventually create additional opportunities, although expansion plans remain subject to approval.

What's Next?

Round 11 continues Friday, November 13, with three additional matchups:

- Anadolu Efes vs. Virtus Bologna
- Panathinaikos vs. FC Barcelona
- ASVEL vs. Beşiktaş

With the regular season continuing to unfold, every victory carries increasing importance as clubs compete for playoff positioning.

The 2026–27 EuroLeague season is shaping up to be another highly competitive campaign, featuring elite international talent, established basketball powerhouses, and ambitious emerging clubs.

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