Home Advantage? Turkish Craze in Abu Dhabi as Fenerbahçe Fans Buy Tickets from Greeks Ahead of Final Four

Surprising EuroLeague Final Matchup

The 2025 EuroLeague Final, set to take place tonight (Sunday), presents an unexpected matchup between Fenerbahçe and Monaco. Many anticipated a Greek derby featuring reigning champion Panathinaikos and the regular-season leader Olympiakos. However, two shocking results in the semifinals have shifted expectations, potentially allowing either Šarūnas Jasikevičius or Mike James to secure their first championship title.

Fenerbahçe’s Unexpected Home Advantage

According to recent reports from “Basketnews,” Fenerbahçe is poised to enjoy a surprising home advantage during the final. A significant number of Greek fans, disappointed after their teams failed to reach the final, have purchased tickets from local sources. Approximately 6,000 Greek supporters have made their way to Abu Dhabi, adding to the 2,000 Fenerbahçe fans already present.

Notably, ticket scalping is illegal in Abu Dhabi. However, some Greek fans have found a workaround by choosing to “give up” their tickets, reminiscent of the previous year when Olympiakos and Fener fans sold tickets to Panathinaikos supporters.

Previous Encounters and Fan Dynamics

This season, Monaco has triumphed over Fenerbahçe in both of their matches. However, in last year’s playoff series, Fenerbahçe emerged victorious with a 2-3 record. An incident marked the fourth game of that series, where Turkish fans were involved in a confrontation with Jaron Blossomgame.

Stadium Capacity

The arena in Abu Dhabi boasts a total capacity of 9,000 seats, creating an excellent opportunity for both teams to showcase their fan bases in what promises to be an electrifying final.

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