Sergio Llull came to the fore as Real Madrid Baloncesto beat Olimpia Milano 88-71 in Round 4 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season to advance to 4-0.

Ageless Sergio Llull turned back the clock to defeat Olimpia Milano

We’ve seen it so many times before and on Thursday night we saw it all over again, as Sergio Llull turned on the style to keep Real Madrid perfect with [an impressive 88-71 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/live-blog-real-madrid-baloncesto-vs-olimpia-milano/) in Round 4 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

If you’ve been watching the EuroLeague for any period of time, you already know exactly how one of his main contributions to the action went down. Yep, that old classic. The final seconds of the first half, Real with possession, give the ball to Llull, dribble, stepback, high-arching shot as the buzzer sounds and bingo, the *mandarina*, executed to perfection once again.

And on this occasion Llull's speciality was also a key momentum changer, taking the air out of a Milan team which had played well to lead for most of the first half, including a 30-39 advantage 3 minutes before the interval. Suddenly, the visitors found the game tied at 42-42 following the latest intervention from Llull.

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### Llull later took over in the fourth

And the veteran playmaker was by no means finished. After sitting on the bench during the third quarter to watch teammate Facu Campazzo classily advance towards a double-double, Llull decided that the opening moments of the fourth quarter was his time to take over.

He started the quarter with a driving layup, then added his fourth three-pointer of the night before draining his fifth not long after, completing a personal 8-0 run in 90 seconds to take his team’s lead from a slender 67-61 to a commanding 75-61, ensuring there would be no Milan comeback.

Sergio Llull scored 19 points, of which 17 came from the field, as Real Madrid defeated EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 88-71 in Round 4 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Sergio Llull's field goals vs. Milan

### A EuroLeague legend

Llull, of course, has nothing to prove. A veteran of 378 EuroLeague appearances over 17 seasons, his place in European basketball’s history books is already assured – particularly after his heroic title-winning basket in last season’s EuroLeague Championship Game against Olympiacos.

But the 35-year-old remains a ferocious competitor who is hungry for more. And by downing Milan with 19 points in 21 minutes on Thursday, he showed that he is also still capable of delivering much more. 

He’s also enjoying it. “It’s fun when you play like this, running fastbreaks and shooting threes,” he told EuroLeague TV after the game. "The crowd comes to enjoy the game and we won, so we’re happy.”

After a performance like that, so he should be.

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Sergio Llull of Real Madrid celebrates a made shot during his team's game against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Round 4 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

He played a key role as Real Madrid downed EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 88-71 at WiZink Center on Thursday night.

Ageless Llull turned back the clock to defeat Milan

Real Madrid v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2023-10-19T18:45:00.000Z)

Forward Tarik Biberovic played a key role as his team erased an 18-point second-quarter deficit against ASVEL

Biberovic's career-high sparked Fenerbahce's record comeback

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul made history with the biggest comeback in club history by rallying from 18 points down to beat LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 101-86 thanks in part to a career night from Tarik Biberovic and a strong second half.

Fenerbahce trailed 25-43 in the second quarter but came back to win the game as the hosts allowed just 31 second-half points after conceding 55 in the first 20 minutes.

"We talked in the locker room and changed the mindset drastically. We had to win that game defensively. The \[combined second-half score\] 59-31 says a lot. Offensively we made baskets but that was generated by the defensive mindset that we needed to make stops," Fenerbahce coach Dimitris Itoudis said.

Game Videos

The turnaround was historic for Fenerbahce, which had twice rallied from 17-point deficits - in 2021-22 against Zalgiris Kaunas and 2022-23 versus FC Barcelona.

"I hope this second half can be a wakeup call for us, a turnaround point on how we have to approach games," the coach added.

A major contributor for the Fenerbahce cause was Biberovic, who poured in a career-high 17 points including 5-of-8 three-point shooting to go with 4 rebounds - 2 of them from the offensive glass. His index rating of 12 also tied his career-best from January 2022 versus Zalgiris Kaunas while eclipsing the 13 points he scored in December 2020 against ALBA Berlin.

Tarik Biberovic (17 points) Highlights vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, 10/19/2023

Tarik Biberovic highlights against ASVEL

Biberovic was not included on the roster in the first two games of the season but amassed 6 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist in the Round 3 win over Panathinaikos Athens.

"As we all know, Fenerbahce is a really big club. We all have dreams and it's upon us to stay ready for our chance and if we get our chance, we really have to use it. I'm glad I am doing my best right now. I'll continue to play like this throughout the season," the forward promised.

Biberovic will not turn 23 until late January and he is already in his sixth season of playing EuroLeague games for Fenerbahce, appearing in 51 games - topped by 16 games played in 2020-21.

Biberovic’s historic performance in Round 4 in a history-making comeback should give Coach Itoudis even more confidence in the young forward.

Game News

The 22-year-old forward played a key role as his team erased an 18-point second-quarter deficit. 

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2023-10-19T17:45:00.000Z)

Olympiacos B.C. ground out an enthralling 98-94 overtime home win against KK Partizan in Round 4 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season to snap a two-game losing streak.

Olympiacos B.C. overpowers KK Partizan 98-94 in epic clash 

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Thomas Walkup of Olympiacos Piraeus gets away from Aleksa Avramovic of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade during the two teams' Round 4 matchup in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

In a game that went to overtime, it was the hosts that came out on top.

Olympiacos overpowers Partizan 98-94 in epic clash 

Olympiacos Piraeus v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2023-10-19T18:15:00.000Z)

A solid Zalgiris Kaunas played some great team basketball and secured a statement 82-99 victory on the road at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in Round 4 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season on Thursday night. 

Zalgiris Kaunas overpowers Baskonia to clinch road win, 82-99

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Naz Mitrou-Long of Zalgiris Kaunas has possession of the ball under pressure from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz's Nico Mannion during the two teams' matchup in Round 4 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Thursday night's visitors improved to 3-1 after grabbing an impressive victory at Buesa Arena.

Zalgiris overpowers Baskonia to clinch road win, 82-99

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Zalgiris Kaunas (2023-10-19T18:30:00.000Z)

A spectacular second-half performance saw EuroLeague champion Real Madrid Baloncesto stay perfect at 4-0 with an 88-71 victory over Olimpia Milano, which dropped to 1-2.

Real Madrid's quality was too much for Olimpia Milano, 88-71

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Guerschon Yabusele of Real Madrid passes the ball during his team's Round 4 clash with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Los Blancos turned on the style in the second half to improve to 4-0.

Real Madrid's quality was too much for Milan, 88-71

Fenerbahce Basketball (2-1) welcomes LDLC ASVEL (0-3) to Ulker Sports and Event Hall in Round 4 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season. 

Fenerbahce dominates second half to sink ASVEL 101-86

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EuroLeague Live Blog: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.

Fenerbahce erased an 18-point deficit to remain undefeated in Istanbul this season.

Here you can find all the latest injury news surrounding all registered players in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season to get your Fantasy Challenge teams up to date.

Latest EuroLeague injury news

Follow here all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season as reported by the clubs and get your [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home?_ga=2.101462721.1199459303.1696273873-903329349.1669636775) teams up to date!

**ALBA Berlin**

[Yanni Wetzell will be out until mid-November with an ankle injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/albas-yanni-wetzell-out-six-weeks/)

Khalifa Koumadje (knee) has missed the first three EuroLeague games. He remains sidelined for Round 4.

Elias Rapieque suffered a broken hand and will be out for six weeks.

Marcus Eriksson is out indefinitely with plantar tendonitis.

**Anadolu Efes Istanbul**

Elijah Bryant and Erten Gazi are unavailable for Round 4 due to injury.

Salih Altuntas, Efe Demirel and Burakcan Yildizli are all not active for Round 4.

**AS Monaco**

[Jordan Loyd is out following a mid-August back surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/monaco-loyd-2-3-months-out/).

Kemba Walker is listed as questionable for Round 4 vs. ALBA.

**Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**

There are no reported injuries.

**Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**

Dalibor Ilic will miss Round 4 at Virtus with illness.

Branko Lazic is set to be back in action in Bologna after a knee injury.

Nemanja Bjelica (leg) has not played yet this season. He is out in Round 4.

**EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**

[Maodo Lo is due out until late October](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/maodo-lo-olimpia-milano-out-for-three-weeks/) with a thigh injury.

[Billy Baron will be out until mid-December](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/billy-baron-olimpia-milano-elbow-surgery/) following elbow surgery.

**FC Barcelona**

Michael Caicedo is sidelined indefinitely with a broken right foot.

**FC Bayern Munich**

Serge Ibaka, who missed Round 3 game at Baskonia, is available for Round 4 in Barcelona.

Elias Harris, who has yet to appear this season, is also available for Round 4.

Vladimir Lucic is practicing individually, but still unavailable for the Round 4.

**Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul**

[Tyler Dorsey is out indefinitely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-loses-dorsey-to-broken-foot/) after suffering a broken foot in Round 2.

Metecan Birsen and Hamza Mestoglu were inactive for Round 3 due to injuries.

**LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne**

Boris Diallo did not play in Round 3 at Efes.

David Lighty (chest) has yet to play a EuroLeague game this season.

**Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv**

[Wade Baldwin is out indefinitely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/maccabis-baldwin-out-for-opening-night/) with a back injury.

**Olympiacos Piraeus**

[Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-loses-sikma-mckissic-two-more-questionable/) missed Round 3 but is available for Round 4 vs. Partizan.

[Luke Sikma](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-loses-sikma-mckissic-two-more-questionable/) returned to action in Round 3 but will miss Round 4.

Ignas Brazdeikis will also miss Round 4 with injury.

[Shaquielle McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-loses-sikma-mckissic-two-more-questionable/) is out for at least three weeks with a leg injury.

Panagiotis Tsamis is out until mid-November with an injury.

**Panathinaikos Athens**

Ioannis Papapetrou is unavailable for Round 4 vs. Maccabi.

Konstantinos Mitoglou is questionable for Round 4.

**Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**

Mateusz Ponitka missed Round 3 and will be out for Round 4 vs. Olympiacos due to a shoulder injury.

Tristan Vukcevic has replaced him in the 12-man roster.

**Real Madrid**

Alberto Abalde missed Round 3 vs. Zalgiris with a calf injury.

Carlos Alocen is sidelined indefinitely with an injury.

**Valencia Basket**

Semi Ojeleye did not play in Round 3 vs. Maccabi.

Xabi Lopez-Arostegui is due out with an injury until late October.

[Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-basket-loses-jared-harper-to-injury/) is set to miss several games due to a shoulder injury.

[Martin Hermannsson underwent knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencias-martin-hermannsson-is-recovering-after-knee-surgery/) and is due out until December.

**Virtus Segafredo Bologna**

[Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/virtuss-polonara-to-undergo-surgery/) is out indefinitely after undergoing testicular surgery.

**Zalgiris Kaunas**

Arnas Butkevicius missed Round 3 with a fever but is expected to play Round 4 at Baskonia.

Youngster Dovydas Butka did not travel to Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz for this double-round week..

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague injury report for the 2023-24 season.

Check out all the injuries and absences expected in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague before the Fantasy Challenge deadline.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Panathinaikos Athens (2023-10-17T17:15:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2023-10-17T17:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v FC Barcelona (2023-10-17T16:30:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v FC Bayern Munich (2023-10-17T18:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Olympiacos Piraeus (2023-10-17T18:45:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Zalgiris Kaunas (2023-10-17T18:45:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v AS Monaco (2023-10-18T18:00:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2023-10-18T18:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v ALBA Berlin (2023-10-18T18:30:00.000Z)

### Sasa Obradovic, AS Monaco head coach

"The win over Zvezda was an important moment for the whole group, and we needed to assert ourselves and regain our confidence. Our group is getting closer to its full configuration. Kemba will gradually find his rhythm again, and Jordan will be back soon. We need to turn the page on Zvezda and do everything we can to win this match against ALBA. Nobody would understand if we didn't win at home after winning in Belgrade. That's our mission, and it would be dangerous to think that it will be any easier than it was on Wednesday. ALBA have the talent to worry anyone. We'll have to be ready in spirit. Mike (James) is doing a great job for the team. The group is moving in the right direction. Now we have to get our first win at home."

Friday's opening tip will see Monaco (1-2) look to build on its first victory when it faces an ALBA (0-3) team that is still searching for a stroke in the win column. Monaco can always rely upon the firepower of Mike James, who averages 17.7 points and 7 assists after having recorded a double-double of 18 points and 11 helpers to help stop Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade on Wednesday. ALBA is gradually finding a new weapon in summer signing Sterling Brown, who had his best game yet with 17 points and 6 rebounds in Wednesday's defeat at Virtus. The German team committed 17 turnovers in the opening three quarters of that loss in Italy but zero in the final period, which it won 20-25, marking a path for Israel Gonzalez's team to follow into Monaco.

Pre-game quotes: Monaco vs. ALBA

AS Monaco v ALBA Berlin (2023-10-20T17:00:00.000Z)

### Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach

"We didn't play well against Fenerbahce, but this is the EuroLeague. It's not easy to win on the road. Fenerbahce is a very good team and they started the game very well. After the first quarter we had no chance to return to the game. But every game is different. Tomorrow it will be a different match, the EuroLeague is very tough. Every game is different because of that and we should immediately forget our defeat against Fenerbahce. We definitely analyzed our mistakes immediately, after our return from Istanbul, but now all of our attention is on the game against Maccabi."

### Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach

"It was a strange feeling in Yesterday’s game, we didn’t know what to expect, how are we going to feel and in what shape we are in. Now we at least know what to expect after going through the experience. We need to find a way to show up with better energies and hopefully the game against Valencia will help us regain our rhythm after two weeks of not playing. As always, our heart is with the people back home - we want to give them strength and make them happy."

### Kostas Antetokounmpo, Panathinaikos player

"Maccabi is definitely a very good team. We prepared properly today by watching the video of Maccabi's way of playing. I think we are ready to correct the mistakes we made against Fenerbahce. We have to pay a lot of attention to the defense and be completely focused avoiding baskets from surprises."

Two ambitious teams looking to bounce back from Round 3 losses meet in Athens as Panathinaikos (1-2) welcomes Maccabi (1-1). Ergin Ataman will hope the Greens can find more offensive rhythm after averaging just 12.7 assists per game so far, the lowest tally in the competition. Maccabi, on the other hand, leads that league in that category with 24.5 assists per game. The key men in the backcourt battle are Kostas Sloukas, after he suffered a tough night of 4 points, 2 assists and 4 turnovers in the Round 3 loss at his former club Fenerbahce, and Lorenzo Brown, who had a double-double of 13 points and 11 assists, but also committed 7 turnovers, in the defeat at Valencia on Wednesday.

Pre-game quotes: Panathinaikos vs. Maccabi

Panathinaikos Athens v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2023-10-20T18:15:00.000Z)