Overview

• Barcelona converted Brizuela’s remaining one-year deal into a three-season extension securing him through June 2028.
• The 30-year-old guard posted career-best averages this season with 9.6 points, 2.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 35 Liga Endesa games and 10 points, 2.2 assists and 1.4 rebounds over 36 EuroLeague outings.
• Brizuela stepped into an expanded role after season-ending injuries to Nico Laprovittola and Juan Núñez opened up backcourt minutes.
• EuroLeague expanded to 20 teams for the 2025-26 campaign and unveiled its full schedule this week.
• The draw also features a third-round home derby against Valencia and the club’s first Clasico at Palau Blaugrana on November 7.