All the facts in the EuroLeague – Who’s on the road to the 2025 Final Four
All the facts in the EuroLeague – Who’s on the road to the 2025 Final Four
The Greek teams are fully prepared to take the next step in the EuroLeague.
As the 2024-25 EuroLeague nears its climax, the playoffs are in full swing, with teams battling for a spot in the Final Four, which will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from May 23 to 25. Let’s take a look at the latest news and developments from the quarterfinal series.
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid: 2-0 for the Piraeus Team
Olympiacos has taken a 2-0 lead in the series against Real Madrid, winning the first two games with scores of 84–72 and 77–71. Led by Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier, the Piraeus side made full use of their home court and the energy of their fans to dominate the Madrid team. Although Real started strong, they couldn’t maintain their advantage, with Olympiacos coming back powerfully to claim the wins.
Monaco vs Barcelona: The Monegasques in control
Monaco leads the series 2-0 against Barcelona, having won the first two games with scores of 97–80 and 92–79. Sasa Obradovic’s team imposed their pace, with Barcelona struggling to handle the physicality and intensity of the Monegasques. The Catalans are now backed into a corner, as one more defeat will eliminate them from the competition.
Fenerbahce vs Paris: The Turks close to the Final Four
Fenerbahce has taken a 2-0 lead in the series against Paris, winning the first two games with scores of 83–78 and 89–72. Dimitris Itoudis’s team looks determined to return to the Final Four, with their players performing impressively both offensively and defensively.
Panathinaikos vs Efes: A battle to the end
The series between Panathinaikos and Efes is tied 1-1, with Panathinaikos winning the first game 87–83 and Efes responding with a 79–76 win in the second. The two teams appear evenly matched, and the remainder of the series is expected to be thrilling, with Game 3 taking place in Istanbul.
The future of the EuroLeague: Challenges and opportunities
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas emphasized the importance of preserving the European identity of the competition amid rumors of a potential collaboration with the NBA to form a European league. At the same time, the EuroLeague continues to attract fan interest, with an average attendance of 10,589 spectators per game.
The 2025 Final Four: Spotlight on Abu Dhabi
The EuroLeague 2025 Final Four will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from May 23 to 25. Tickets for the general public have already sold out, a testament to the high anticipation surrounding the event. The league's partnership with CFI as an official sponsor further boosts EuroLeague's international profile.
Conclusion
As the quarterfinal series continues, teams are giving their all for a place in the Final Four. Olympiacos and Monaco are one step away from qualification, while Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos are still in the fight. The 2024–25 EuroLeague promises even more excitement as it approaches its peak.
