Zaragoza Women’s used a balanced offensive display and a decisive fourth-quarter run to defeat Sony Athinaikos Women 89-78 in EuroLeague Women action on October 22, 2026. The Spanish side trailed early but steadily took control with efficient three-point shooting and a strong rebounding effort, leaving Athens with a difficult home defeat to absorb.

Match overview

Athinaikos started brightly and led 24-20 after the first quarter, but Zaragoza responded with a 22-point second period to take a 46-39 halftime advantage. The hosts cut the gap to 66-60 by the end of the third, but Zaragoza’s depth and perimeter accuracy proved too much in the final ten minutes.

• Quarter scores: Athinaikos 20-24, 19-22, 21-20, 18-23
• Final score: Sony Athinaikos Women 78, Zaragoza Women’s 89
• League: EuroLeague Women

Key moments

The turning point came late in the third quarter when Zaragoza strung together a 9-0 run to push their lead to 12. Athinaikos fought back behind Eleni Vasileiou, trimming the deficit to 74-72 with five minutes left. Zaragoza answered immediately with back-to-back three-pointers from Marta Garcia and Lucia Alonso, restoring a comfortable cushion and silencing the home crowd.

Tactical story

Zaragoza’s half-court offense relied on quick ball reversals and off-ball screens, generating open looks from beyond the arc. They finished with 11 three-pointers and assisted on 21 of their 32 made field goals. Athinaikos struggled with turnovers in the second half and allowed too many second-chance opportunities, despite a strong individual scoring night from their backcourt.

Standout players

• Marta Garcia (Zaragoza): 22 points, 5 assists — the game’s leading scorer and primary playmaker.
• Lucia Alonso (Zaragoza): 17 points, 9 rebounds — a double-figure rebounding effort from the wing.
• Eleni Vasileiou (Athinaikos): 20 points, 6 rebounds — relentless attacking the rim.
• Sofia Kiriakou (Athinaikos): 15 points, 5 assists — kept the hosts organized offensively.

Season impact

The win strengthens Zaragoza’s position in the EuroLeague Women standings and gives them confidence on the road. Athinaikos remain in search of consistency, particularly on the defensive end, where their perimeter closeouts and transition defense were exposed. The head-to-head result could prove important if the teams finish close in the group table.