Barcelona vs Monaco

Barcelona will aim to level their EuroLeague quarter-final series against Monaco when they host Game Four, currently trailing 2-1. Read on for our full match prediction.

The Spanish side kept their hopes alive with a strong performance in Game Three, securing a 100-89 victory. Joan Penarroya’s squad looked sharp back on home court, with five players reaching double digits in scoring. Willy Hernangomez led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while the team shot an impressive 56% from the floor and collected six steals.

Despite the setback, Monaco remain in control of the series. Vassilis Spanoulis’s team defended their home court in the opening two games and now have a chance to close out the series on the road.

A win would see Monaco return to the EuroLeague Final Four for only the second time in their history. While they averaged 94 points across Games One and Two, they were less efficient in Game Three, committing 12 turnovers.

Barcelona produced their finest performance of the series on Wednesday, claiming a 100-89 victory over Monaco at home. With the win, they trimmed the series deficit to 2-1 and will be determined to even things up and push the contest back to Monte Carlo for a decisive Game 5. Though defensive weaknesses persist for Joan Penarroya’s squad, their offense came through when it mattered most. Willy Hernangomez stood out with a season-best showing, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds. His presence inside and relentless effort on the boards proved crucial.

Jabari Parker chipped in with 16 points, including a momentum-shifting, off-balance three-pointer late in the third quarter that dented Monaco’s morale. Dario Brizuela, Kevin Punter, and Justin Anderson also provided valuable contributions. While Barcelona knows they can't fix their defensive issues overnight—particularly in pick-and-roll coverage—they are capable of making up for it with firepower, especially from beyond the arc. Scoring 100 points may not be sustainable every game, but they’ve shown they can replicate that kind of offensive execution, especially on home court.

Monaco, meanwhile, faltered in several areas. Most notably, conceding 100 points in a playoff game is rarely a winning formula. Additionally, their overall demeanor lacked the urgency and intensity expected at this stage. They arrived in Barcelona seemingly complacent, having taken a 2-0 series lead. Although they put up 89 points—a respectable road total—their decision-making and shot selection didn’t reflect the style coach Vassilis Spanoulis demands. If not for some tough makes by Elie Okobo and Mike James, the defeat could’ve been even more lopsided.

Monaco’s biggest edge in the opening two games came through Daniel Theis, whose effectiveness in pick-and-roll actions caused major problems for Barcelona. Spanoulis will need to steer his players away from settling for difficult perimeter shots and refocus on exploiting easier interior looks. Alpha Diallo continues to be a steadying influence, even in defeat, but Monaco will require more composed performances across the board to close out the series on Friday night.