Zalgiris Kaunas defeated FC Bayern Munich 78-71 in a defensive battle at the Zalgirio Arena on March 25, 2026, in a EuroLeague Round 32 fixture. The Lithuanian champions used a raucous home crowd and stifling defense to grind out a vital victory against their German rivals. The game was characterized by low shooting percentages, with both teams struggling to find an offensive rhythm in the first half. Zalgiris managed to build a modest lead by halftime through relentless effort on the offensive boards. Bayern mounted a comeback in the third quarter, closing the gap to just two points, but Zalgiris responded with a 10-0 run fueled by steals and fast-break points. The key moment came late in the fourth when a Bayern turnover led to a corner three for Zalgiris, pushing the lead back to nine and extinguishing the visitors' hopes. The standout performance came from Zalgiris's veteran point guard, who orchestrated the offense and hit several clutch shots down the stretch. This result provides a significant boost to Zalgiris's playoff aspirations, moving them up the standings, while Bayern's road woes continue as they look to secure their own postseason berth.