Beşiktaş returned to the EuroLeague hardwood on September 30, 2026, facing Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in the second round of the continental tournament at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. Siyah-beyazlılar entered the fixture seeking their first victory of the 2026–2027 EuroLeague campaign after dropping their opening match 96-94 to Valencia Basket at home.
Belgrade Venue Hosts Neutral-Ground Fixture
Because of ongoing security concerns in Israel, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv continues to play its home fixtures outside the country. The club hosted Beşiktaş at the Aleksandar Nikolić Spor Salonu in Belgrade, shifting the match away from Tel Aviv and creating a neutral-site atmosphere for the visiting Turkish side. Tip-off for the clash was set for 21.05 local time, with live television broadcasts carried by S Sport and S Sport Plus.
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First-Half Shooting Performance Sparks Beşiktaş
Seeking their initial points in their return to Europe’s premier club competition after a 13-year absence, the visitors asserted themselves early from beyond the arc. The Turkish side converted eight of their eleven three-point attempts during the opening twenty minutes, building a six-point cushion by halftime. The quarter-by-quarter progression saw Beşiktaş take the first frame 27-19 before maintaining their edge with a 52-46 scoreline at the break.
Historical Context and Standings Pressure
Prior to the September 30 meeting, head-to-head records favored the Israeli side from past encounters, where Maccabi defeated Beşiktaş 77-55 and 101-58. Both squads entered the second-round contest looking to rebound from opening-week setbacks, as Maccabi dropped their tournament opener to ASVEL. For Beşiktaş, the fixture marks a crucial early-season test in their long-awaited return to the top tier of European basketball.
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