Ibon Navarro's First Reaction After Zvezda's Thrilling Victory in Villeurbanne

Pulse Sports Team 21:21 - 13 October 2026

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet secured a Round 5 EuroLeague victory by edging out ASVEL in Villeurbanne (84-82). Following the clash, head coach Ibon Navarro shared his immediate post-game impressions.

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A wild finish unfolded in France, where Crvena Zvezda snatched a dramatic victory in the dying seconds.

Chris Jones stepped up, hitting a two-pointer over David Lighty to seal the win for the Serbian side.

After the final buzzer, Ibon Navarro shared his post-match thoughts, praising his team's character and resilience, as well as Jones for knocking down the game-winner.

It came down to small details. We played solid defense, and sometimes the basketball gods are fair. They allowed Chris Jones to make the shot. Despite all our issues, this was a true team win. We missed plenty of open looks and free throws, but we hung in there and never gave up. We earned a shot to win it, but mental toughness was behind it all. - Ibon Navarro