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EuroLeague Final Four 2025: The Four Teams Are Set for Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is about to become the center of European basketball. The Final Four of the 2025 EuroLeague is set, and it’s a lineup worthy of history. For the first time ever, the EuroLeague crown will be decided in the Middle East, and the four remaining clubs are coming in like desert treasure seekers, eyes locked on the ultimate prize.

It’s Olympiacos vs Monaco and Fenerbahçe vs Panathinaikos
Each team fought their way through fire, and now they arrive with momentum, stories, and a destiny to chase in the heart of Abu Dhabi

Olympiacos: The Return of the Red Army

When Olympiacos are healthy, they’re scary. For the first time in years, they’re entering the Final Four at full strength

Coach Bartzokas has leaned into what fans lovingly call “Bartzokas Ball” — a mix of strategy, unselfish offense, and constant ball movement. In the playoffs, he turned slightly to his centers for more scoring, with Goss and Lee feeding Milutinov and Fall. The result? Matchup nightmares

With inside gravity comes outside punishment. Shooters like Sasha Vezenkov, Fournier, Papanikolaou, and Peters are all dangerous when they get rhythm. They’ll get their looks, and if they’re on, it’s nearly impossible to stop

On defense, Olympiacos switches everything. They either force a turnover or make you take a shot you don’t want

Sasha Vezenkov led the EuroLeague regular season with a 24.2 PIR. The reigning MVP is once again the core of everything

Olympiacos Regular Season Stats

  • PIR: 101.2 (2nd)

  • Assists: 20.9 (1st)

  • Free Throws: 17.1 (1st)

Monaco: Tactical Kings with a Killer Edge

Monaco enters the Final Four as one of the most intelligent teams in the competition, coached by a man who knows what it takes. Vassilis Spanoulis, once the star under Bartzokas, is now the coach forging his own tactical empire

Monaco plays a style strikingly similar to Olympiacos — screens, deliberate setups, and excellent spacing. But unlike Oly’s depth-based attack, Monaco thrives on their star power

Mike James, the EuroLeague’s all-time top scorer, and Nick Calathes, the all-time assist leader, command the court. Throw in Papagiannis, the best shot blocker of the season with 1.4 per game, and you’ve got a dangerous trio for any defense

When Monaco slows the game down and controls the rhythm, they become ruthless and efficient. This semifinal against Olympiacos isn’t just a battle of teams — it’s a battle of philosophies passed down from coach to protégé

Monaco Regular Season Stats

  • PIR: 98.5 (5th)

  • Scoring: 86.4 PPG (3rd)

  • Steals: 6.7 (4th)

  • Blocks: 2.8 (2nd)

Fenerbahçe: Young, Wild and Relentless

Fenerbahçe swept Paris and did it in style. This is not your usual EuroLeague powerhouse — it’s a high-energy, fast-breaking, explosive machine

With athleticism everywhere and a mindset of attack, Fener plays at a pace that few teams can match. They dominate in transition, battle for second chances through offensive rebounds, and thrive in chaos

Coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius was named EuroLeague Coach of the Year for molding this raw talent into a championship contender. The trio of Derya Yannier, Nigel Hayes-Davis, and Tarik Biberovic are all drawing serious NBA interest — and for good reason

Their semifinal against Panathinaikos is all about forcing tempo. If they turn it into a sprint, they’re in control

Fenerbahçe Regular Season Stats

  • Offensive Rebounds: 11.8 (1st)

  • Three-Pointers: 11.2 (1st)

  • Defensive Rebounds: 23.8 (2nd)

  • Total Rebounds: 35.6 (1st)

Panathinaikos: MVP Firepower and Depth That Bites

Panathinaikos brings balance and fury. With Ergin Ataman pulling the strings, the Greens are a team that scores with ease and defends with commitment

At the center of it all is Kendrick Nunn — the 2025 EuroLeague MVP, dropping 20.6 points per game. Right next to him is Hernangómez, a rebounding force at 6.9 boards per game

Pana plays modern basketball. The first unit lights it up from deep, while the second unit pressures ball handlers and disrupts flow. Their movement, screens, and perimeter spacing make them one of the most dynamic offensive teams in the competition. Mitoglou’s playoff rise has added an extra punch to Ataman’s system

When they’re dialed in, Panathinaikos can beat you from anywhere on the floor

Panathinaikos Regular Season Stats

  • PIR: 103.4 (1st)

  • Scoring: 87.7 PPG (1st)

  • Assists: 19.2 (3rd)

  • Steals: 7.0 (2nd)

  • Three-Pointers: 9.8 (2nd)

  • Defensive Rebounds: 24.1 (1st)

Semifinal Showdowns: What to Watch

Olympiacos vs Monaco

This is basketball poetry. Two disciplined systems. Two elite coaches. Both teams know how to slow the game down and execute at the highest level

Mike James vs Sasha Vezenkov could steal the headlines, but the chess match between Bartzokas and Spanoulis is the real show. Expect structured possessions, screens, switches, and a nail-biting pace.

Olympiacos vs Monaco will be an epic battle !

Fenerbahçe vs Panathinaikos

A classic contrast of styles. Fener wants to run and crash the glass. Panathinaikos wants control and execution

Nunn and Hayes-Davis are explosive scorers, but the battle on the boards could be where this game is won. If Fener grabs offensive rebounds, it’s their tempo. If Pana controls the pace, they’ll dictate the game with movement and ball-sharing

Fenerbahce vs Panathinaikos will be a top tier match !

Closing Thoughts: Four Seekers, One Treasure

Abu Dhabi is no longer just a host. It’s the arena where EuroLeague dreams will be realized or shattered

Four clubs. Four different philosophies. All looking to claim basketball’s most coveted continental treasure under the desert lights

This isn’t just another Final Four. It’s a first. A new chapter in a legendary book. The only question left is — who wants it more?

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