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Anadolu Efes will line up against Spain’s Valencia on tonight as the two sides meet in Round 26 of the EuroLeague, the top-tier continental basketball competition in Europe. The game will be played at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m. local time.
The Istanbul-based club, one of Türkiye’s most established basketball teams, go into the matchup looking to halt a difficult run of form. Anadolu Efes have been unable to pick up a win in their last nine EuroLeague games and most recently went down 79–62 to domestic rivals Fenerbahce Beko. As a result, they currently sit near the bottom of the 20-team standings, holding 19th place with six wins from 25 games.
Valencia, by contrast, arrive in Istanbul as one of the competition’s in-form sides. The Spanish team have recorded 16 victories this season and are positioned fourth in the table, a spot that underlines their status as a playoff contender. This difference in momentum sets up a challenging evening for the hosts, who will be aiming to turn things around in front of their home crowd.
Beyond the immediate stakes of the league standings, the game also carries historical significance for Anadolu Efes. The Valencia encounter will mark the club’s 901st appearance in European competitions, a long-running journey that has produced an even split in outcomes, with 500 wins and 400 losses overall.
Within the EuroLeague era alone, Anadolu Efes have been a constant presence since the 2001–02 season. Thursday’s fixture will be their 653rd game in the competition, where they have built a record of 343 victories and 309 defeats.
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