Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 88–84 in the EuroLeague

Barcelona claimed a hard-fought 88–84 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, securing their fifth win in eight EuroLeague games this season. Kevin Punter delivered a decisive performance down the stretch, finishing with 23 points as the visitors held their nerve in a tense finish at Munich’s SAP Garden.

Barcelona started brightly and took a 21–17 lead after the opening quarter, but Bayern responded in the second period to move ahead 42–41 at half-time. The contest remained tight after the break, with the Catalan side edging the third quarter 23–19 to take a narrow advantage into the final 10 minutes. Neither team managed to pull away, setting up a dramatic conclusion.

Punter proved decisive when it mattered most, scoring key baskets in the closing minutes to keep Barcelona in front. Josh Nebo and Tyrese Martin contributed 12 points each, while Justin Robinson added 11. Barcelona also made the most of their opportunities inside the arc, shooting over 70 per cent on two-point attempts despite struggling from three-point range.

Bayern had three players score at least 14 points, with Rokas Jokubaitis and Miles Norris recording 17 apiece and Andreas Obst adding 14. However, the German side struggled with turnovers and missed opportunities late in the game, suffering a third consecutive defeat in the competition. Barcelona improved to 5–3 and will next host Valencia Basket on Friday, while Bayern travel to face Crvena Zvezda on Thursday.