Hapoel Tel Aviv pushed Barcelona to the wire but fell 90-93 in EuroLeague action on 6 November 2026. Barcelona’s poise in the final two minutes and a pair of clutch perimeter baskets proved the difference in a game that featured 11 ties and a raucous home atmosphere.

Match overview

Barcelona took a 25-22 lead after the first quarter, but Hapoel responded with a 24-22 second period to trail by just one at halftime. The third quarter was similarly tight, with Barcelona edging it 24-21 before Hapoel mounted a late comeback in the fourth. The hosts had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but Barcelona’s defense forced an off-balance three-point attempt that rimmed out.

• Quarter scores: Hapoel Tel Aviv 22-25, 24-22, 21-24, 23-22
• Final score: Hapoel Tel Aviv 90, Barcelona 93
• Competition: EuroLeague

Key moments

The decisive stretch came with just over two minutes left. Hapoel had clawed back to 88-88 after a transition dunk, but Barcelona answered with a corner three and a mid-range jumper to go up five. Hapoel cut the lead to two with a quick layup, but Barcelona’s free-throw shooting and late defensive discipline sealed the result.

Tactical story

Barcelona’s half-court offense was patient and precise, creating open looks through constant off-ball movement and pick-and-roll actions. Hapoel’s aggressive defense forced 14 turnovers and kept the game chaotic, but Barcelona’s ability to score late in the clock prevented the hosts from building a decisive run. The battle on the boards was nearly even, with Barcelona’s second-chance points in the fourth quarter proving crucial.

Standout players

Barcelona wing Marc Soler led the visitors with 20 points and five rebounds, while guard Aleix Vidal added 16 points and six assists. Hapoel’s Dario Hunt scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and point guard Omri Ben-David contributed 17 points. The win keeps Barcelona moving in the EuroLeague standings, while Hapoel take encouragement from a performance that tested one of the competition’s strongest sides.