The Greek powerhouse Olympiacos punched their ticket to the EuroLeague Final Four in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, crushing AS Monaco 105-82 on the road to sweep the best-of-five quarterfinal series 3-0. The victory secured the first Final Four berth of the 2025-2026 season, ending Monaco's campaign in dominant fashion.
From the opening tip, Olympiacos seized control, outscoring Monaco 26-17 in the first quarter and never looking back. By halftime, the lead had ballooned to 61-40, putting the game out of reach for the home side. The Greek club continued to pour it on in the second half, maintaining a comfortable margin throughout.
Evan Fournier, the veteran French guard for Olympiacos, led all scorers with 22 points, adding five assists and two rebounds. His efficient performance earned a PIR of +23. Monaco's Mathieu Strazzel also impressed in a losing effort, pouring in a team-high 21 points with three steals, though his team could not keep pace with the visitors' relentless offense.
The series sweep marks the third consecutive victory for Olympiacos over Monaco in these playoffs, underscoring their dominance. The Greek club now awaits their opponents in the Final Four, which will be determined by the remaining quarterfinal matchups. With a balanced attack and stifling defense, Olympiacos appears poised for a deep run.
For Monaco, the loss ends a promising season. Despite Strazzel's heroics, the team struggled to contain Olympiacos's balanced attack. The visitors shot over 50% from the field and controlled the boards, limiting Monaco to just 82 points on their home floor. The Monegasques will now turn their attention to the offseason after falling short of the Final Four.
With this result, Olympiacos continues their quest for a third EuroLeague title, having last won in 2013. The Final Four is scheduled to take place later this month at a neutral venue, where the Greeks will aim to add another championship banner to their storied history.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.