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Barcelona Beats Red Star 89–79 in Belgrade to Enter EuroLeague Top 6

A defense-first display under Xavi Pascual secured a rare road win at the Stark Arena.

Overview

  • The victory lifts Barça to 9-5 in the EuroLeague, moving the team into playoff positions.
  • Will Clyburn scored 22, driving the first half, and Darío Brizuela added 17 to ignite the second-half response.
  • Tornike Shengelia contributed 15 and Kevin Punter 14, capped by a late four-point play that widened the gap.
  • Barcelona opened with an 0-11 run, controlled the boards, and sealed the game with a decisive fourth-quarter surge from 62-63 to a double-digit cushion.
  • Red Star had won seven straight at the Stark Arena this season, with only Armani Milano victorious there before this defeat; after the game, Punter said he stayed composed despite hostile taunts.