Surprise Appearance: Željko Obradović Attends "Extraordinary" EuroLeague Match in Pionir /PHOTO/

Pulse Sports Team 20:51 - 12 April 2026

The rescheduled EuroLeague Round 30 game between Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv is being played in Pionir, with legendary coach Željko Obradović among the attendees.

You can follow the game between Maccabi and Hapoel live on Sportal.

The clash between Maccabi and Hapoel could potentially seal Crvena Zvezda's fate. If Hapoel emerges victorious, the red-and-whites will be out of playoff contention. Conversely, if Maccabi wins, and Hapoel loses to Monaco next week, coupled with Crvena Zvezda defeating Real Madrid, then the Belgrade giants will secure a playoff spot.

This match undoubtedly carries significant weight, and courtside, we spotted a familiar face we haven't seen at a EuroLeague game in quite some time. Of course, we're talking about Željko Obradović, who chose to spend Easter Sunday at "Pionir" to witness this EuroLeague spectacle.

As a reminder, Obradović resigned as Partizan's coach last November, following their game against Panathinaikos.

Zvezda Delegation Also Present at Pionir

Also in attendance at the game are three Crvena Zvezda players: Džered Batler, Ognjen Dobrić, and Donatas Motiejūnas. The Lithuanian center also brought along his personal trainer, Virginijus Mikalauskas.