FC Barcelona fell to Olympiacos 100-105 in overtime at the Palau Blaugrana, failing to complete a late comeback despite Justin Robinson forcing the extra period with a deep three-pointer. Sasha Vezenkov led all scorers with 25 points to secure the road victory in the grueling continental matchup.
Olympiacos Survives Palau Blaugrana Overtime Test
The home side pushed the Greek powerhouse to the limit before ultimately succumbing in the extra five minutes. Barcelona opened the contest with an aggressive first quarter, establishing a 30-22 advantage as perimeter shots fell and the rebounding battle leaned in favor of the hosts. However, Olympiacos responded with an overwhelming 4-19 run that erased the deficit and shifted momentum firmly to the visitors by halftime.
JUSTIN ROBINSON!!!!! A LA PRÒRROGAAAA (90-90) pic.twitter.com/jriQ8Pl5op
Aleksander Sekulic’s squad struggled to contain the multi-faceted offensive attack orchestrated by Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas. Alongside Vezenkov’s game-high 25 points, Codi Miller-McIntyre and Mbaye Ndiaye added 17 points apiece for the visitors, neutralizing Barcelona’s early territorial gains.
High-Profile Spectators Witness European Thriller
A crowd of 5,394 spectators filled the Palau Blaugrana, creating an atmosphere that briefly rattled the visiting team during the second half. During a timeout called by the Barcelona bench, the arena rose to give dual ovations to Jan Vesely and Pep Guardiola, who watched from the stands.
The stoppage offered temporary respite as Barcelona attempted to untangle a sticky offensive rhythm that saw the team stall out during the middle quarters. Guard Darío Brizuela provided a spark with 13 points off the bench, keeping the home side within striking distance while trading baskets against a relentless Olympiacos rotation.
Robinson Forces Overtime Before Olympiacos Pulls Away
Trailing late in regulation, Barcelona refused to concede. Justin Robinson delivered a clutch triple from beyond the arc to tie the game and send the contest into overtime, echoing his late-game heroics from earlier in the week against Maccabi.
Robinson finished the night with 17 points. Yet the extra session belonged to the visitors. Olympiacos tightened their defensive rotations and leaned on clutch execution from Jean Montero and Ndiaye to outscore Barcelona 13-8 in the extra period, sealing the 100-105 final scoreline.
Next Opponent Awaits in Domestic League Play
Barcelona returns to domestic competition on Sunday with a derby in Badalona against Penya.
Related reading
