Željko Obradović's Swift Return to Belgrade: When He'll Face Partizan in the Fiery Arena

After departing Partizan last autumn, Željko Obradović is set to return to the Panathinaikos bench this summer, marking his comeback after a 14-year absence. However, his return to Belgrade will be swift, as he faces his former club in EuroLeague Round 5. Partizan will host the Athenian Greens on October 13th at the Belgrade Arena, which is guaranteed to be packed to capacity. This encounter promises to be highly emotional, both for Obradović and for the Partizan faithful. The full EuroLeague schedule has been released, detailing when Željko Obradović will make his Arena comeback.

Panathinaikos's visit to Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet is scheduled for Round 36, on April 6th. Looking back at previous seasons, Zvezda often finds themselves battling for a better play-in or playoff position in the final stretch. Therefore, this particular game is expected to carry immense significance for both teams.

Regarding the matches where Obradović and Panathinaikos will host their Belgrade rivals, Crvena Zvezda will be the first to arrive in Athens on December 16th, for Round 17.

Partizan will visit the OAKA Arena on March 25th, in Round 34. It was after Partizan's visit to Panathinaikos last season that Željko Obradović decided to resign, adding a layer of symbolism to this upcoming clash.

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