BUDUĆNOST – PARTIZAN: All Set for the Derby! Black-and-whites Continue Their Push for First Place in Morača

Pulse Sports Team 16:16 - 05 April 2026

Partizan basketball players visit Budućnost at 6 PM in a derby of the ABA League Top 8 phase, Round 6. You can follow the game live on the Sportal website.

Partizan and Budućnost have already played one game this season in Belgrade, with the black-and-whites winning 98:82.
The "Steamroller" is currently second in the standings with a 19-2 record, while Budućnost is fourth at 16-5.
The black-and-whites must, by hook or by crook, retain Carlik Jones and Isaac Bonga for the next season.
Budućnost warned fans ahead of the clash with Partizan.

Budućnost – Partizan (Tip-off at 6 PM)

Match Preview

There's no time for celebration for the black-and-whites. Just three days after their Eternal Derby victory, Partizan faces another tough test.

The Belgrade giants' opponent is Budućnost, who will do everything to secure a triumph at Morača and improve their standing before the playoffs.

Partizan is currently second in the table with a 19-2 record, but they have one less game played than first-placed Dubai, whom they will overtake with a win. Budućnost, on the other hand, is fourth with a 16-5 record, battling Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet for third position.

The two teams met less than two months ago, in the first round of the Top 8 phase, where Partizan secured a convincing victory in Belgrade.

Đoan Penjaroja before Budućnost: It's important to have good energy!

Before the trip to Montenegro, Đoan Penjaroja gave a statement.

"We face an important and very difficult away game. Budućnost is playing exceptionally well this season in the ABA League; they are one of the highest-quality teams and are fighting for first place in the standings, which speaks volumes about their quality. We must prepare very well and play a quality game because they have players who are in good form and playing with a lot of confidence. That's why it's important to have the right energy and to be focused on the key things from the start to achieve a victory." - Đoan Penjaroja

Šejk Milton, the "Steamroller's" player, agreed with his coach.

"I believe a good game awaits us. If we are focused from the start and execute what we've prepared, I think we have a good chance. After a very emotional match, it will be important to start the game well." - Šejk Milton

Žakelj clear: A tough job awaits us!

Andrej Žakelj, the home team's coach, also spoke ahead of the Podgorica clash.

"We are expecting an interesting opponent. Partizan is a team in very good form, confirmed by their winning streak in the EuroLeague. They are quality, tough, with clearly defined tasks, especially in offense, and possess great individual talent. At this moment, they are playing with a lot of confidence and energy, so a tough job awaits us. We want to give our maximum, as much as possible given all the injury problems we have. I believe the players will be motivated and will give their all." - Andrej Žakelj