PARTIZAN – FUENLABRADA: Black-and-Whites' First Public Appearance Against Brother Club!
- This marks the first public appearance of Partizan's new squad.
- Fuenlabrada officially rebranded as Partizan Fuenlabrada ahead of this matchup.
- Beşiktaş is also participating in this tournament.
Partizan vs. Fuenlabrada (Tip-off at 8 PM CET)
Match Preview
This Friday at 8 PM CET, Partizan will face Partizan Fuenlabrada in a friendly match.
Held at the "Aleksandar Nikolić" Hall, this game will be the first opportunity for Partizan's basketball players to showcase their new jerseys in front of their home crowd. On Friday, the black-and-whites will play in their white kit, while Partizan Fuenlabrada will wear their dark uniforms.
On Sunday at 7 PM CET, the 'Steamroller' will take to the court in their black jerseys at Kalemegdan for their game against Beşiktaş.
Partizan will have a rest day on Saturday. During this time, Partizan Fuenlabrada and Beşiktaş will compete at the "Aleksandar Nikolić" Hall, with tip-off scheduled for 7 PM CET.
Partizan's Take
Ahead of the Open Air 2026 tournament, Belgrade's black-and-whites' coach, Joan Peñarroya, shared his thoughts with the media.
"In these few days, we want to demonstrate our character to our fans. Of course, we always aim for victory, but in matches like these, our focus should be on team cohesion and showing what we've accomplished so far. Additionally, the goal is for the fans to see us play and fight as a team. So, naturally, we hope for wins, but primarily for an excellent experience that we will gain over the next few days." - Joan Peñarroya
Arijan Lakić also spoke to reporters:
"First and foremost, we can't wait to step out in front of our fans and play again after about two months. We hope to make the most of this tournament and these preparatory games, and to warm up for the season in front of our supporters. This will be a great opportunity for those of us who have been here longer, as well as for the new players, to experience this atmosphere." - Arijan Lakić
Where to Watch Partizan vs. Partizan de Fuenlabrada?
You can watch the match between Partizan and Partizan de Fuenlabrada live on Arena Premium 2.
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