Dubai Basketball Club secured a landmark 83-78 victory over two-time champions Barcelona in their first-ever EuroLeague match at the Coca-Cola Arena on Friday. This win marks a significant moment for the team and Dubai’s emergence on the European basketball stage.
Dubai Basketball Club has made a sensational debut in Europe’s premier basketball competition, securing a historic 83-78 victory over Spanish giants Barcelona. The thrilling match, part of the fifth round of the EuroLeague Basketball Championship, took place on Friday at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
This was the first-ever encounter between the two clubs and marked Dubai’s inaugural appearance in the prestigious tournament. The victory is particularly significant given Barcelona’s formidable reputation as a two-time EuroLeague champion (2003 and 2010) and a nine-time finalist.
The home team delivered a composed and powerful performance, especially in the decisive third and fourth quarters. After a tightly contested first half, Dubai’s players rallied with strong support from the home crowd, pulling ahead in the final minutes to seal the landmark win.
The victory underscores Dubai’s growing influence in the international sports arena, complementing its ambition to become a global hub for major events. The city is already preparing to host the world’s largest tech event and continues to invest in cutting-edge infrastructure, including AI-driven mobility solutions, to support its expanding calendar of world-class competitions and exhibitions. This win places Dubai firmly on the map of European professional basketball.
