Why you can’t miss the EuroLeague Serbian derby

Catch the Belgrade derby's pregame and postgame show on the EuroLeague's official YouTube channel from 19:00 CET

Every derby is special, but some carry a specific weight that makes them truly unforgettable. The clash between Serbian basketball giants Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade is exactly that – a showdown steeped in history, passion, and fierce competition.

The magnitude of the Belgrade derby only seems to grow each year. Five battles between these powerhouses have already electrified the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, and not a single one has disappointed. But the sixth? It promises to be the best yet.

The first three Serbian EuroLeague encounters were absolute thrillers, each going down to the wire. The very first clash came down to a dramatic three-pointer by Nemanja Nedovic in the dying seconds, sealing a Crvena Zvezda victory in front of 18,000 stunned Partizan fans. Some would say it doesn’t get better than that – but this Friday night (20:30 CET) might just prove them wrong.

Never before has a EuroLeague Belgrade derby taken place this deep into the regular season, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With just 11 games left before the Play-In Showdown, only a single win separates the two rivals in the standings. Both sides are eyeing the postseason, making this contest pivotal.