Olympiacos nears EuroLeague regular season title as Panathinaikos fights for playoff positioning

Olympiacos defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv at the neutral Arena 8888 in Sofia, securing at least the second spot in the EuroLeague regular season standings. This victory allows Olympiacos to clinch the top spot if they win their final game against Olimpia Milano at the Peace and Friendship Stadium on April 16. In contrast, Panathinaikos faces a difficult path to the top six after a recent loss to Valencia. The Greek side now requires favorable results from Zalgiris Kaunas in their remaining matches against Partizan and Paris to secure direct qualification to the playoffs. While Olympiacos controlled their game against Hapoel following an early deficit, Panathinaikos must navigate a complex set of scenarios to avoid the play-in tournament. Recent results in the 36th round included Olympiacos beating Real Madrid 102-88. The final standings remain fluid with multiple playoff scenarios still active for both Greek clubs.