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Olympiakos snatches EuroLeague crown over Real Madrid

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In a raucous Telekom Center, Olympiakos captured its fourth EuroLeague crown by edging Real Madrid 92‑85. The Greek side trailed 15‑3 early, then rallied to a 46‑44 halftime lead. A surge led by Evan Fournier’s 11‑point burst turned the tide.

Alec Peters sank the final free throw to seal the win, while the crowd watched Giannis Antetokounmpo from the stands. Olympiakos’ victory comes after a 79‑61 semifinal over Fenerbahçe and a season of disciplined play that saw them outlast a veteran‑laden Real Madrid squad, showcasing depth and strategic coaching throughout the season.

Trey Lyles led Real with 24 points, but turnovers cost them in the final quarter. Coach Georgios Bartzokas praised his team's resilience, noting they deserved the win after a season of hard work. Real’s Sergio Scariolo admitted a missed chance to tie late, vowing a return.

Fans erupted in Athens and at Piraeus, where the Prime Minister posted a congratulatory tweet. Olympiakos’ triumph crowns a season of redemption and cements their status as a European powerhouse, while Real Madrid faces a rebuilding phase after the loss.