Fenerbahçe Tarfin delivered a commanding early-season statement in the EuroLeague, defeating Bayern Munchen 100-76 at home on September 30, 2026. The Turkish powerhouse controlled the game from the opening tip, broke it open with a decisive second-quarter surge, and never let the German visitors back into contention. The 24-point margin underlined Fenerbahçe’s depth, offensive balance, and defensive discipline in a performance that could carry real weight when playoff seeding and point differential are decided later in the regular season.

Match overview

Fenerbahçe set the tone with a sharp first quarter, moving the ball quickly and attacking Bayern’s half-court defense through both the pick-and-roll and transition. The hosts built an early cushion behind efficient perimeter shooting and active hands on defense. Bayern stayed within reach for a few minutes, but the home side’s pressure gradually forced the visitors into rushed shots and costly turnovers.

By halftime, Fenerbahçe had turned a competitive opening into a double-digit lead. The third quarter brought more of the same: disciplined rotations, timely three-point shooting, and a rebounding advantage that limited Bayern’s second-chance opportunities. The final period was largely about game management, as Fenerbahçe emptied the bench while still reaching the 100-point mark.

• First quarter: Fenerbahçe Tarfin 24-17 Bayern Munchen
• Second quarter: Fenerbahçe Tarfin 28-21 Bayern Munchen
• Third quarter: Fenerbahçe Tarfin 24-18 Bayern Munchen
• Fourth quarter: Fenerbahçe Tarfin 24-20 Bayern Munchen
• Final score: Fenerbahçe Tarfin 100-76 Bayern Munchen

Key moments and turning point

The game’s defining stretch came midway through the second quarter. With Fenerbahçe ahead by single digits, the hosts unleashed a 14-2 run that flipped a tense contest into a rout. The sequence featured back-to-back three-pointers, a steal that led to an easy fast-break dunk, and a pair of offensive rebounds that extended possessions and drained Bayern’s energy.

Bayern called timeout, but the momentum had already shifted. Fenerbahçe’s lead ballooned to 52-38 at halftime, and the visitors never found a consistent answer. Every time Bayern threatened with a brief scoring burst, Fenerbahçe responded with a timely stop or a high-percentage shot. The home crowd at Ülker Sports and Event Hall grew louder with each possession, turning the arena into a difficult environment for the German side.

Tactical story

Fenerbahçe’s offense was built on ball movement and pace. The hosts finished with 24 assists, constantly finding the open man against Bayern’s rotating defense. Their pick-and-roll attack forced switches, and the resulting mismatches led to drives, kick-out threes, and trips to the free-throw line. Fenerbahçe also dominated the paint, outscoring Bayern 44-28 inside and generating 18 fast-break points.

Defensively, Fenerbahçe disrupted Bayern’s rhythm by switching screens and crowding the ballhandler. The visitors shot just 38% from the field and 31% from three-point range, while committing 15 turnovers. Bayern’s half-court offense often stalled into contested jumpers, and when they did attack the rim, Fenerbahçe’s big men were there to contest or alter the shot. On the boards, Fenerbahçe held a 38-30 advantage, limiting second-chance points and controlling the tempo from start to finish.

Standout performers

Fenerbahçe’s balanced attack placed five players in double figures. Wade Baldwin IV led the way with 19 points and 7 assists, repeatedly breaking down Bayern’s defense in the pick-and-roll. Nigel Hayes-Davis added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Marko Guduric scored 14 points with several timely shots in the second half. Nicolo Melli contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Tarik Biberovic chipped in 11 points off the wing.

For Bayern Munchen, Carsen Edwards was the primary offensive threat with 18 points, though he had to work hard for most of them. Andreas Obst added 13 points, and Johannes Voigtmann finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds. The German side struggled to find consistent secondary scoring, especially once Fenerbahçe’s bench players maintained the defensive intensity in the second half.

EuroLeague standings impact

With the win, Fenerbahçe Tarfin starts the EuroLeague regular season at 1-0 and carries an early +24 point differential, a valuable asset in a competition where tiebreakers often decide playoff positioning. Bayern Munchen drops to 0-1 and will need to regroup quickly, particularly on the road, where every possession matters in the race for