Overview
- Orellana, a 21-year club veteran and former assistant, was told Sunday night to take charge following Joan Peñarroya’s dismissal.
- He will lead Barça in Wednesday’s EuroLeague visit to Bayern Munich, calling for maximum effort and greater individual responsibility.
- Club executive Josep Cubells addressed the squad before training, and captain Tomáš Satoranský said players accepted shared blame for recent results.
- Spanish outlets report ongoing negotiations to bring back Xavi Pascual, with expectations he could take over once a deal is finalized.
- La Vanguardia notes Bayern enters the game on a five-win streak with a 5–4 EuroLeague record, matching Barcelona’s current mark.