The Roca Team’s impressive three-game EuroLeague winning streak came to an end on Wednesday, December 4, as they fell to Olympiakos, led by French international Evan Fournier, in a hard-fought clash at the Gaston-Médecin arena. The final score, 80-89, marked the first loss for the Principality side under their new coach, Vassilis Spanoulis.
Monaco entered the game on a high after recent victories against Baskonia (75-87), Asvel (103-92), and Panathinaikos (88-91). Despite a strong performance and a closely contested match, Spanoulis, appointed on November 26, could not extend his undefeated start with the team.
The win propelled Olympiakos to second place in the EuroLeague standings with a 9-4 record, trailing only Paris Basket, the surprising leaders at 10-3. Monaco’s loss saw them slip to fifth place (8-5), now tied with Panathinaikos and Bayern Munich.
The Roca Team will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare to host Alba Berlin on Friday, December 6. The German club, currently at the bottom of the standings, offers Monaco an opportunity to regain momentum as they approach the midpoint of the EuroLeague season.
Evan Fournier’s Olympiakos have shown their strength, but Monaco will aim to rediscover their winning form and remain in contention among Europe’s elite basketball teams.
