Olimpia Milano suffered a 73-84 EuroLeague defeat to Valencia on 6 November 2026 at Mediolanum Forum. Valencia’s third-quarter surge and disciplined defense broke open a close game, handing the Spanish side an important road win and leaving Milano to rue a cold shooting night.
Match overview
Valencia led 23-18 after the first quarter and maintained a narrow advantage through halftime. The visitors then took control in the third period, outscoring Milano 21-17, before closing the game with a composed fourth quarter. Milano threatened briefly early in the final period, but Valencia’s response was immediate and decisive.
- Quarter scores: Olimpia Milano 18-23, 19-20, 17-21, 19-20
- Final score: Olimpia Milano 73, Valencia 84
- Competition: EuroLeague
Key moments
The turning point came midway through the third quarter. With Valencia leading 52-49, the visitors produced an 8-0 run capped by a transition three and a steal that led to an easy layup. Milano never got closer than five points after that, and Valencia’s free-throw shooting in the final three minutes kept the hosts at arm’s length.
Tactical story
Valencia’s defense was the story of the night. The visitors forced Milano into 17 turnovers and contested nearly every perimeter look, holding the hosts to a low percentage from three-point range. Valencia also won the rebounding battle, limiting Milano’s second-chance points and controlling the pace in the second half.
Standout players
Valencia guard Pau Ferrer led all scorers with 22 points and four steals, while forward Sergio Navarro added 14 points and nine rebounds. Milano’s Nicolò Rossi finished with 18 points, but the hosts struggled to find consistent scoring support. The win gives Valencia a valuable EuroLeague road result and adds pressure on Milano to improve their offensive execution in the coming rounds.