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Rytas Vilnius were crowned champions of the 2026 Basketball Champions League in Badalona<\/strong> after a historic comeback in a Final Four<\/strong> that turned the Olimpic Arena into the main epicentre of European basketball<\/strong> over the weekend. The tournament, held in one of the most iconic venues in continental and Olympic basketball<\/strong>, delivered an electric atmosphere and memorable individual performances that strengthened Badalona\u2019s international reputation as a basketball city.<\/p>\n

\"Basketball<\/p>\n

Badalona, European capital of basketball<\/h2>\n

The Badalona Final Four<\/strong> thus delivered an unexpected champion, a historic comeback, and several players who used the European stage to showcase themselves at the highest level.<\/p>\n

With a final score of 86-92: Rytas Vilnius crowned after a historic comeback
\nThe Lithuanian side recovered an 18-point deficit in the final quarter and defeated AEK in overtime in an incredible final.<\/p>\n

\"BCL<\/p>\n

The Olimpic Arena, stage of an unforgettable final<\/h2>\n

Rytas Vilnius arrived at the Champions Final Four in Badalona<\/strong> with a fast-paced style based on tempo and rebounding. Beyond the game itself, the Lithuanian side found in the Olimpic Arena in Badalona the perfect setting to write a historic chapter. In a venue with a strong international legacy and an electric atmosphere, the team showed unwavering belief to complete an epic comeback and defeat AEK 86-92 after a memorable overtime, in one of the most unpredictable endings ever seen in the competition.<\/p>\n

The Olimpic shone in all its splendour, enhanced by a major production and powerful lighting that highlighted its capabilities to the world and proved why it is a versatile and iconic venue<\/strong> and a home of great moments both in sport and entertainment.<\/p>\n

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