Bayern Munich won 86–84 against Hapoel Tel Aviv, surviving a dramatic fourth-quarter collapse in Sofia, Bulgaria. Head coach Anton Gavel’s squad built an 18-point lead in the final period before losing their rhythm entirely, allowing the Israeli runners-up to battle back and take a narrow 84–83 advantage with just 34 seconds remaining on the clock.
World and European champion Johannes Voigtmann rescued the German side in the dying moments, sinking the decisive three-pointer to secure the road win. Andreas Obst paced the visitors’ offense with 19 points, while Dan Oturu led Hapoel with 20 points in a contest played at the Bulgarian venue.
How the Collapse Unfolded in Sofia
For the opening three quarters, Bayern controlled the tempo and built a cushion, carrying a 44–39 advantage into the halftime break. That momentum carried over into the final frame, where the visitors stretched their advantage to 18 points and appeared to have the match safely secured.
By the final minute, the hosts had completely erased the deficit, moving ahead 84–83 and leaving Munich on the brink of an upset before Voigtmann delivered his clutch perimeter shot in the closing seconds.
Standout Performers and Team Statistics
Obst spearheaded the scoring effort for the winners with his 19 points, demonstrating reliable outside shooting that kept Bayern ahead during the first three quarters. On the other side, Oturu anchored Hapoel’s resilient push with 20 points, repeatedly testing the Bayern interior defense during the fourth-quarter surge.
The narrow escape occurs in the early stages of the 38-game EuroLeague regular season format.
Looking Ahead to Fenerbahce
With the road victory secured under extreme pressure, Bayern Munich turns its attention immediately to another tough away assignment. The club travels to Turkey next Tuesday to face co-favorites Fenerbahce Istanbul in their second game of the regular season.
Tip-off times and broadcast details for the upcoming clash in Istanbul will be announced through official league channels. Share your thoughts on Bayern’s dramatic finish in the comments below.
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