MUNICH (Germany) - There are still three weeks remaining of the Second Round action in FIBA Europe Cup, but some teams can already book their spots in the Quarter-Finals.
Bilbao Basket - still undefeated in the competition this season - along with MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg and PAOK mateco all sit at the top of their respective groups with 3-0 records.
The top two sides in each of the four groups will advance to form the last eight, and remain in the hunt to be crowned 2024-25 champions.
Here's a closer look at the state of play:
Group L
Tuesday, January 14 FC Porto vs Casademont Zaragoza - 21:00 CET (Previous meeting: Zaragoza won 86-70)
Wednesday, January 15 Maroussi BC vs Tofas Bursa - 19:15 CET (Previous meeting: Tofas won 96-83)
How can teams qualify?
Casademont Zaragoza cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
Tofas Bursa cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
Maroussi BC cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
FC Porto cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
They would be eliminated from contention to advance with a loss.
Group L
Wednesday, January 15 Bilbao Basket vs Banco di Sardegna Sassari - 20:00 CET (Previous meeting: Bilbao won 91-89) ESSM Le Portel vs Cholet Basket - 20:00 CET (Previous meeting: Cholet won 85-82)
How can teams qualify?
Bilbao Basket would qualify for the Quarter-Finals with a win IF Cholet beat Le Portel;
Cholet Basket would qualify for the Quarter-Finals with a win IF Bilbao beat Sassari;
ESSM Le Portel cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
They would be eliminated from contention to advance with a loss IF Bilbao beat Sassari;
Banco di Sardegna Sassari cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
They would be eliminated from contention to advance with a loss IF Cholet beat Le Portel.
Group M
Wednesday, January 15 PAOK mateco vs BC Kalev/Cramo - 19:15 CET (Previous meeting: PAOK won 79-71) JDA Bourgogne Dijon vs CSM CSU Oradea - 20:00 CET (Previous meeting: Oradea won 98-77)
How can teams qualify?
PAOK mateco would qualify for the Quarter-Finals with a win;
CSM CSU Oradea cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10
BC Kalev/Cramo cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
JDA Bourgogne Dijon cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10.
Group N
Tuesday, January 14 Fribourg Olympic vs Spirou Basket - 18:45 CET (Previous meeting: Fribourg won 92-62)
Wednesday, January 15 Anwil Wloclawek vs MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg - 17:30 CET (Previous meeting: MHP RIESEN won 86-81)
How can teams qualify?
MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg would qualify for the Quarter-Finals with a win;
Fribourg Olympic cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10
Anwil Wloclawek cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10;
Spirou Basket cannot qualify for the Quarter-Finals on Gameday 10.
DISCLAIMER: The above analysis has been prepared solely for the purpose of improving the experience of fans. It is not to be understood as advice or as binding information on FIBA Europe Cup for competition purposes.
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