The Roca Team wasted no time stamping their authority on the EuroLeague in 2026, brushing aside Partizan Belgrade with a commanding 101–84 win at the Salle Gaston Médecin. In front of an energised home crowd, Monaco produced a sharp, no-nonsense performance that underlined both their form and their ambitions as the competition entered its decisive phase.
From the opening exchanges, Monaco looked locked in. Vassilis Spanoulis’ side dictated the tempo, mixed physical defence with fluid ball movement, and spread the scoring load across the entire roster. Partizan, arriving in the Principality amid internal upheaval and a string of European defeats, simply couldn’t keep pace.
The hosts gradually pulled clear during the first half, combining perimeter shooting with relentless work inside the paint. Daniel Theis imposed himself defensively and offensively, while Mike James and Nikola Mirotic punished any lapse from distance. By the interval, Monaco had built a comfortable cushion and, more importantly, complete control of proceedings.
Partizan briefly threatened a response after the break, showing more intensity and trimming the deficit as Monaco’s shooting cooled momentarily. The Belgrade fans found their voice, sensing a possible comeback. It didn’t last. Monaco quickly tightened the screws, raised the defensive intensity and reasserted their superiority with a decisive run that killed off any remaining suspense.
The final quarter became a demonstration of collective strength. Fresh legs off the bench maintained the pressure, the ball continued to move, and the scoreboard ticked relentlessly in Monaco’s favour. When the buzzer sounded, every Roca Team player had contributed, a statistic that neatly summed up the night.
The victory marked Monaco’s sixth straight win in all competitions and a fourth consecutive EuroLeague success, keeping them firmly entrenched among the top contenders. Speaking afterwards, Spanoulis praised his side’s discipline and unity, while stressing the importance of staying grounded with another tough away trip looming in Valencia.
For Partizan, the evening served as a harsh reminder of the rebuilding job facing their new coaching staff. For Monaco, it was a statement performance: calm, clinical, and unmistakably European heavyweight material.
