In brief
Dubai Basketball defeated Virtus Bologna 93-75 in Bologna, Italy, on Nov. 7, 2026, achieving its sixth EuroLeague victory of the season and its first against the Italian side. The win keeps the UAE side in the top half of the standings, with seven players posting more than 10 performance index points and an unbeaten away run of four games. Coach Xavi Pascual praised the team’s solid play and turnover control, and the club will next face Mega Basket in the ABA League.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, Dubai Basketball squared off with Italy’s Virtus Bologna in Bologna and won 93‑75, their seventh EuroLeague triumph of the season. The outcome also became the first time the UAE side knocked out the Italian club in a EuroLeague encounter.
NBA Arena reported that Dubai’s victory extended an unbeaten away streak, now lasting four consecutive games in Europe. The win also kept the team firmly in the top half of the EuroLeague standings, according to the competition’s official resources.
Statistical highlights from the game showed that seven players on Dubai Basketball posted a Performance Index Rating above 10. This collective effort was cited as a key component behind the team’s commanding performance.
Coach Xavi Pascual offered his reflections after the match, saying: "Very happy for the win. So solid tonight; we controlled our turnovers. I want to congratulate Virtus fans also for how they congratulated Toko tonight."
Xavi Pascual emphasized the team’s disciplined gameplay and highlighted turnover control as a major factor in maintaining the lead.
According to the official EuroLeague source, the match took place at 1:49 PM local time in Bologna, Italy. Dubai Basketball will travel to face Mega Basket in the ABA League in three days’ time, with the upcoming game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, 2026.