Fenerbahce Beko men’s basketball team celebrated their second Turkish Airlines Euroleague championship with a jubilant open-top bus parade in Istanbul on Tuesday.

Fans filled the streets to applaud the team’s achievement and show their support after the club secured a major continental title.

Fenerbahce Beko team touring streets and greeting fans with their trophy after Fenerbahce Beko wins 2nd Turkish Airlines Euroleague title in Istanbul, Türkiye on May 27, 2025: (AA Photo)

Fenerbahce Beko team touring streets and greeting fans with their trophy after Fenerbahce Beko wins 2nd Turkish Airlines Euroleague title in Istanbul, Türkiye on May 27, 2025: (AA Photo)

Fenerbahce Beko team touring streets and greeting fans with their trophy after Fenerbahce Beko wins 2nd Turkish Airlines Euroleague title in Istanbul, Türkiye on May 27, 2025: (AA Photo)

Fenerbahce’s comeback defines the game

The final, held against French side AS Monaco, ended in a 81-70 victory for Fenerbahce Beko on Sunday. Despite falling behind early and conceding the first quarter 20-18, the Turkish club regrouped with a stronger defensive effort in the second quarter. By holding Monaco to just 13 points in that period, Fenerbahce turned the tide to close the first half ahead, 35-33.

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The second half of the contest remained closely contested. Monaco managed to briefly regain the lead, but Fenerbahce reasserted control and entered the final quarter up by three points at 54-51. In the closing stretch, Fenerbahce held firm defensively, limiting Monaco’s scoring opportunities and ultimately closing the game with an 11-point margin.

2nd title cements Fenerbahce’s place among Europe’s elite

This victory marks Fenerbahce Beko’s 2nd Euroleague championship.

Fenerbahces Serbian forward #23 Marko Guduric lifts the championship trophy as he and his teammates celebrate during the podium ceremony after winning the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball final match against AS Monaco at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on May 25, 2025. (AFP Photo)

The club made history in 2017 by becoming the first team from Türkiye to win the prestigious title.

May 27, 2025 10:11 PM GMT+03:00