Zalgiris Kaunas

EuroLeague 7 vt. (0 - 0)
1 vt. (2 - 0)
City: Kaunas
Country: Lithuania
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Venue:
Zalgiris Arena (capacity 15,400), Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50, Kaunas
      
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2 Keenan Evans PG 191 cm 86 kg 27 yo
3 Nazareth Mitrou-Long PG 193 cm 95 kg 30 yo
4 Lukas Lekavičius PG 180 cm 78 kg 29 yo
8 Kevarrius Hayes C 206 cm 100 kg 26 yo
9 Dovydas Giedraitis SG 193 cm 93 kg 23 yo
10 Rolands Smits PF 208 cm 107 kg 28 yo
12 Nedas Montvila SG 194 cm 91 kg 21 yo
15 Laurynas Birutis C 213 cm 114 kg 26 yo
31 Dovydas Butka PF 204 cm 97 kg 20 yo
33 Tomas Dimša SG 196 cm 85 kg 29 yo
35 Danielius Lavrinovičius PF 206 cm 84 kg 24 yo
45 Brady Manek PF 206 cm 104 kg 25 yo
51 Arnas Butkevičius SF 196 cm 95 kg 30 yo
92 Edgaras Ulanovas SF 199 cm 99 kg 31 yo
Kazys Maksvytis Head Coach
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2023-09-23
Zalgiris Kaunas won against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in a friendly tournament in Cyprus. The game, however, meant the departure of Ignas Brazdeikis. The Lithuanian wing did not play in the match due to a minor injury. Before the game, news came out about the finalization of his deal with Olympiacos Piraeus. Following the win, the player commented about it.
2023-09-23
Zalgiris Kaunas wing Ignas Brazdeikis is finalizing an agreement with EuroLeague runner-up Olympiacos Piraeus, according to BasketNews sources. The Lithuanian club will receive a €500,000 buyout for the transfer, as BasketNews sources indicate. On July 21, Zalgiris activated a contract option in Brazdeikis' 1+1 deal signed last summer.
2023-09-22
Last season, Zalgiris Kaunas surprised pretty much everyone by qualifying for the EuroLeague playoffs, forcing out of the post-season clubs such as Anadolu Efes and Olimpia Milan. In his first season with the Lithuanian powerhouse, head coach Kazys Maksvytis did a remarkable job, taking full advantage of the roster qualities he had at his disposal.
2023-09-18
After the end of the 2022-23 season, the EuroLeague transfer market and rumors begin! How will teams' final rosters take shape? Where some of the biggest names in Europe will move over the summer? What is the future of the EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov? BasketNews actively monitors the situation of all EuroLeague clubs and will keep updating their rosters throughout the summer.
2023-07-24
The 2023-24 EuroLeague campaign is going to have a special flavor to its competitive regular season. With the official introduction of the Play-In Tournament, EuroLeague wants to enhance the opportunity for 18 teams, especially mid-table clubs, to make the leap and playoffs with the last call. Zalgiris Kaunas wing Ignas Brazdeikis relishes this addition, borrowed from the NBA.
2023-07-21
Zalgiris Kaunas officially announced the last addition to the team this offseason, Brady Manek. Both sides agreed on a 1+1 deal. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas was the first to report that the Greens and Manek were in advanced negotiations on July 2. Manek, 24, started last season with the Perth Wildcats in NBL. Mid-season, the American forward joined Tofas Bursa.
2023-07-21
Zalgiris Kaunas secured two key players for the upcoming season. According to the official announcement, both Keenan Evans and Ignas Brazdeikis will continue to grace the Zalgirio Arena court for another campaign. Their +1 options in their contracts have been activated, cementing their commitment to the Lithuanian powerhouse. Both players had exit clauses included in their deals this offseason.
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2023-09-23
Zalgiris Kaunas won against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in a friendly tournament in Cyprus. The game, however, meant the departure of Ignas Brazdeikis. The Lithuanian wing did not play in the match due to a minor injury. Before the game, news came out about the finalization of his deal with Olympiacos Piraeus. Following the win, the player commented about it.
2023-09-23
Zalgiris Kaunas wing Ignas Brazdeikis is finalizing an agreement with EuroLeague runner-up Olympiacos Piraeus, according to BasketNews sources. The Lithuanian club will receive a €500,000 buyout for the transfer, as BasketNews sources indicate. On July 21, Zalgiris activated a contract option in Brazdeikis' 1+1 deal signed last summer.
2023-09-22
Last season, Zalgiris Kaunas surprised pretty much everyone by qualifying for the EuroLeague playoffs, forcing out of the post-season clubs such as Anadolu Efes and Olimpia Milan. In his first season with the Lithuanian powerhouse, head coach Kazys Maksvytis did a remarkable job, taking full advantage of the roster qualities he had at his disposal.
2023-09-18
After the end of the 2022-23 season, the EuroLeague transfer market and rumors begin! How will teams' final rosters take shape? Where some of the biggest names in Europe will move over the summer? What is the future of the EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov? BasketNews actively monitors the situation of all EuroLeague clubs and will keep updating their rosters throughout the summer.
2023-07-24
The 2023-24 EuroLeague campaign is going to have a special flavor to its competitive regular season. With the official introduction of the Play-In Tournament, EuroLeague wants to enhance the opportunity for 18 teams, especially mid-table clubs, to make the leap and playoffs with the last call. Zalgiris Kaunas wing Ignas Brazdeikis relishes this addition, borrowed from the NBA.
2023-07-21
Zalgiris Kaunas officially announced the last addition to the team this offseason, Brady Manek. Both sides agreed on a 1+1 deal. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas was the first to report that the Greens and Manek were in advanced negotiations on July 2. Manek, 24, started last season with the Perth Wildcats in NBL. Mid-season, the American forward joined Tofas Bursa.
2023-07-21
Zalgiris Kaunas secured two key players for the upcoming season. According to the official announcement, both Keenan Evans and Ignas Brazdeikis will continue to grace the Zalgirio Arena court for another campaign. Their +1 options in their contracts have been activated, cementing their commitment to the Lithuanian powerhouse. Both players had exit clauses included in their deals this offseason.
2023-07-05
In a vote conducted last month, before he was named CEO of Euroleague Basketball, Paulius Motiejunas was selected as the Gianluigi Porelli EuroLeague Executive of the Year. 
2023-07-05
Zalgiris Kaunas captain Edgaras Ulanovas will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. The Lithuanian champions announced that the 31-year-old signed a 4-year contract extension that will run until the end of the 2026-27 season.
2023-07-03
Danielius Lavrinovicius became the second Zalgiris Kaunas signing this summer, the Lithuanian club announced. The 24-year-old Lavrinovicius and Zalgiris agreed to a 1+1 year deal, according to the announcement.
2023-07-02
Zalgiris Kaunas has a primary target for the power forward position. The Lithuanian champions are negotiating contract details with 24-year-old, 206 cm tall forward Brady Manek, sources tell BasketNews.
2023-06-30
Zalgiris Kaunas guard Tomas Dimsa is on the road to recovery after undergoing successful surgery. Following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, Dimsa underwent a scheduled operation to address a hernia of the abdominal wall, according to the official Zalgiris announcement. Dimsa had been troubled by such health issues throughout the season.
2023-06-27
Several weeks after winning the Lithuanian League (LKL) title, Zalgiris Kaunas have announced their first addition to the roster for the upcoming season. According to the club's official announcement, Naz Mitrou-Long has signed a one-year deal with the organization. There is an option in the contract to extend the partnership for one more season.
2023-06-26
Lithuania continues to suffer from losses before the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, as Arnas Butkevicius becomes the latest player that will miss the upcoming competition. Lithuanian national team captain Jonas Valanciunas confirmed the news during his training camp in Vilnius. Valanciunas said Butkevicius will have surgery.
2023-06-24
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan's victory over Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Game 7 of the Italian League Finals marked the official conclusion of the 2022-23 European club season. Let's take a moment to recognize the champions and Finals MVPs in the major European leagues. Champion: FC Barcelona
2023-06-22
After spending two years in Lithuania, Tyler Cavanaugh's career is going elsewhere. According to the club's official announcement, Zalgiris Kaunas have parted ways with the 29-year-old forward.
2023-06-20
In a recent press conference, the newly elected EuroLeague CEO, Paulius Motiejunas, expressed his thoughts on the league's format and the potential introduction of a Play-In Tournament. While addressing the issue, Motiejunas emphasized that the round-robin format would continue to serve as the regular-season system.
2023-06-20
EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas is replacing Paulius Motiejunas as the new GM of Zalgiris Kaunas. Jankunas, who previously served as the deputy director, will now take over as the main man of the Lithuanian club. This announcement was made during a press conference held on Tuesday.
2023-06-19
Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Kazys Maksvytis praised Olympiacos Piraeus, arguing the Greek powerhouse is an example every EuroLeague team should follow. Maksvytis paid a visit to a Zalgiris on Air podcast, where he talked about his team's continuity in retaining most of the squad from the 2022-23 season.
2023-06-16
Zalgiris Kaunas sharpshooter Karolis Lukosiunas finished his stint in the Lithuanian powerhouse, via the official announcement. The 25-year-old debuted with Zalgiris in 2019. He averaged 1.8 points over 22 games (7 minutes) this past EuroLeague season. His Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) averages marked 5.8 points (38.9% 3PT) per game.
2023-06-15
Zalgiris Kaunas confirmed that Achille Polonara will not return to the team for the 2023-24 season. Polonara joined Zalgiris in January on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season, and the cooperation was not extended. Polonara didn't finish the season due to a torn thigh muscle.
2023-06-14
Paulius Motiejunas is the frontrunner to become the new EuroLeague CEO, according to BasketNews sources. EuroLeague shareholders will meet on Thursday to decide on the new CEO. The 42-year-old Lithuanian is considered the favorite to lead the EuroLeague, sources tell BasketNews. Marc Mundet of RAC1 was the first to report the news.
2023-06-12
Whether you're a basketball player or an enthusiast, we've all had those Hollywood movie dreams where we clinch victory and win championships after game-winners shooting hoops in the backyard. Isaiah Taylor, a 28-year-old from Hayward, California, fulfilled perhaps the most beautiful scenario of basketball dreams.
2023-06-11
Fresh off the championship celebration with Zalgiris Kaunas, Ignas Brazdeikis is heading straight to an NBA workout. According to BasketNews sources, Brazdeikis will attend the Toronto Raptors' mini-camp next week. The four-day mini-camp in Toronto, where players on the Raptors' radar will participate, kicks off on Monday.
2023-06-11
Tomas Dimsa, who had a solid season with Zalgiris Kaunas, will continue to be part of the Lithuanian champions. The Lithuanian club officially announced that Dimsa, who is a product of the Zalgiris system, has been granted a 2+1 contract extension. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas was the first to report the news that the 29-year-old guard is finalizing a new deal with Zalgiris.
2023-06-10
Isaiah Taylor became the first player to score over 30 points in an LKL Game 5 since 2009 and that was enough for Zalgiris Kaunas to re-capture the domestic title after last year's break.
2023-06-08
"Where is the best place to catch fish around here?" Which EuroLeague GM wouldn't want such issues to be the biggest when dealing with one of the star players on the team? Zalgiris Kaunas assistant GM Paulius Jankunas recalled several fishing trips of Rolands Smits, where he returned with empty buckets.
2023-05-29
Zalgiris Kaunas has retained one more player for the upcoming year. Kevarrius Hayes, whose contract was extended on a 1+1 basis, will continue to play in Kaunas.
2023-05-27
Matteo Andreani from Basket Inside recently interviewed Zalgiris Kaunas power forward Achille Polonara, discussing his experiences in Lithuania, future plans, and the coaches who have made a significant impact on the Italian player's career. Polonara describes living in Lithuania as an excellent situation for a basketball player.
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Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 07/08 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03 | 01/02 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98 | 96/97 | 95/96 | 94/95 | 93/94
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 37 51.6%
708/1371
36.1%
288/797
80.3%
527/656
33.4
22.2/11.1
13.7 6 13 2.5 2.8 20.6 20.3 75.9


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 32 51.4%
579/1127
35.3%
270/765
80%
369/461
31.5
21.8/9.8
16.6 5.6 12.4 1.8 2.1 20.4 18.4 73


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 34 52.2%
683/1308
42.1%
287/681
84%
403/480
31.2
22/9.2
18.3 6.4 13.4 1.1 2.6 19.4 19.4 77.4


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 28 53.7%
551/1026
38.2%
246/644
82.6%
417/505
32.7
22/10.7
17.1 5.6 12.5 1.7 2.8 21.5 21.4 80.6


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 34 53.3%
716/1344
38.1%
215/565
80.6%
578/717
32.1
23.1/9
17.4 5.6 13.4 1.6 2.9 21.7 23.1 78.1


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 36 54.3%
803/1478
42.1%
250/594
77.2%
572/741
33.5
23.7/9.8
19.2 5.7 13.4 1.9 3.3 23.6 22.3 81.3


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 30 52%
597/1149
38.9%
248/637
79.4%
412/519
33.9
22.8/11.1
19.1 4.9 13.6 1.8 3.1 23.3 20.9 78.3


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 24 47%
497/1057
32.8%
129/393
80.5%
323/401
33.8
23.6/10.2
14.5 5.7 13.7 1.7 3.2 23.3 20.7 71


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 24 47.9%
457/954
36.4%
171/470
72.2%
291/403
36.4
26.1/10.3
14.2 5.4 14.6 3.1 3.2 22.1 20.5 71.6


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 24 50.9%
436/856
38%
216/568
78.5%
285/363
34.1
24.4/9.7
16.8 5.3 16.4 2.5 2.5 20.8 19.4 75.2


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 24 52.4%
476/909
36.9%
185/502
78.9%
362/459
34.1
22.2/11.9
13.6 7 14.1 2 3 19.7 21.9 77.9
VTB UL 26 52.4%
512/977
37.2%
188/505
78.5%
454/578
34.6
23.9/10.7
16 8.4 14.7 1.6 - 19.6 17.7 78.5


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 16 48.9%
329/673
34.3%
104/303
70.7%
222/314
35.1
24.3/10.8
12.8 4.9 13.9 2 2.9 23.9 21.6 74.5
VTB UL 12 55.3%
271/490
32.5%
75/231
72.2%
182/252
36.8
25.2/11.7
15.3 7.5 14.3 2.3 1.9 23.3 17.4 79.1


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 16 50.7%
309/609
30.7%
98/319
75.5%
268/355
37.1
26.8/10.3
12.8 6 18.4 3.4 3.2 21.8 22.2 73.8
VTB UL 6 47.3%
96/203
45.5%
40/88
83.5%
101/121
32.7
24/8.7
14 5.7 13.5 4.2 - 18.5 - 68.8


2009/2010

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 16 48.5%
260/536
35.2%
106/301
76%
222/292
30.9
21/9.9
11.3 4.9 14.6 3.3 - 17.8 18.6 66.3
VTB UL 8 47.6%
146/307
48.3%
83/172
68.7%
79/115
33
22.4/10.6
13.1 6.6 11.6 2.8 - 17.3 17.8 77.5


2008/2009

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 10 47.9%
192/401
34%
68/200
64.3%
128/199
34.7
23.6/11.1
12.4 7.5 16.4 4.3 - 19.8 20.7 71.6


2007/2008

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 20 52.9%
374/707
34.2%
164/480
73.6%
327/444
33.7
22.7/11.1
13.4 8.1 14.5 2.7 - 20.2 21.6 78.4


2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 14 55.7%
295/530
30.1%
92/306
70.3%
196/279
34.1
23/11.1
13.4 11.5 15 1.8 - 20.1 20.5 75.9


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 20 48.7%
380/781
33.6%
141/420
71.9%
307/427
37
25.5/11.5
13.1 10.9 15 3.4 - 20 20.2 74.5


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 20 54.9%
461/840
36%
130/361
73.8%
330/447
32
0/0
13.4 8.6 15.5 2.5 - 22.3 - 82.1


2003/2004

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 20 54.4%
466/857
35.8%
124/346
72.9%
358/491
35.9
23.6/12.3
15.6 9.6 12.9 3.2 - 22.3 0 83.1


2002/2003

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2001/2002

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Records
Seasons:   All | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 07/08 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03 | 01/02 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98 | 96/97 | 95/96 | 94/95 | 93/94

EuroLeague

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2019-2020 87.6
Points 2003-2004 83.1
Rebounds 2003-2004 35.9
Assists 2020-2021 18.3
Steals 2005-2006 10.9
Blocks 2022-2023 2.5
2-pointers made 2003-2004 23.3
3-pointers made 2013-2014 9
Free throws made 2003-2004 17.9
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Arvydas Sabonis
2003/2004
21.4
Points Robert Pack
2004/2005
17.3
Rebounds Arvydas Sabonis
2003/2004
10.7
Assists Thomas Walkup
2019/2020
5.5
Steals Jonas Mačiulis
2006/2007
2.4
Blocks Loren Woods
2008/2009
2.4
2-pointers made Tanoka Beard
2004/2005
6.7
3-pointers made Marko Popovic
2012/2013
2.2
Free throws made Loren Woods
2008/2009
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Schedule
Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 07/08 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03 | 01/02 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98 | 96/97 | 95/96 | 94/95 | 93/94


EuroLeague
2023-10-05 Virtus Segafredo Bologna Zalgiris Kaunas 18:30
2023-10-13 Zalgiris Kaunas Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 17:00
2023-10-17 Real Madrid Zalgiris Kaunas 18:45
2023-10-19 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Zalgiris Kaunas 18:30
2023-10-27 Zalgiris Kaunas Valencia Basket 17:00
2023-11-02 Zalgiris Kaunas LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 18:00
2023-11-09 Anadolu Efes Istanbul Zalgiris Kaunas 17:30
2023-11-15 Panathinaikos Athens Zalgiris Kaunas 19:15
2023-11-17 Zalgiris Kaunas FC Bayern Munich 18:00
2023-11-24 Olympiacos Piraeus Zalgiris Kaunas 19:15
2023-11-30 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan Zalgiris Kaunas 19:30
2023-12-05 ALBA Berlin Zalgiris Kaunas 19:00
2023-12-08 Zalgiris Kaunas AS Monaco 18:00
2023-12-14 Zalgiris Kaunas Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 18:00
2023-12-20 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul Zalgiris Kaunas 17:45
2023-12-22 Zalgiris Kaunas FC Barcelona 18:00
2023-12-28 Zalgiris Kaunas Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 18:00
2024-01-02 Zalgiris Kaunas ALBA Berlin 18:00
2024-01-04 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne Zalgiris Kaunas 19:00
2024-01-09 Valencia Basket Zalgiris Kaunas 19:30
2024-01-12 FC Barcelona Zalgiris Kaunas 19:30
2024-01-19 Zalgiris Kaunas Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 18:00
2024-01-26 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade Zalgiris Kaunas 19:30
2024-01-31 Zalgiris Kaunas Anadolu Efes Istanbul 18:00
2024-02-02 Zalgiris Kaunas Panathinaikos Athens 18:00
2024-02-09 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade Zalgiris Kaunas 19:00
2024-03-01 Zalgiris Kaunas Olympiacos Piraeus 18:00
2024-03-07 Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv Zalgiris Kaunas 19:05
2024-03-15 FC Bayern Munich Zalgiris Kaunas 19:30
2024-03-19 Zalgiris Kaunas Virtus Segafredo Bologna 18:00
2024-03-21 Zalgiris Kaunas Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 18:00
2024-03-28 Zalgiris Kaunas EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 18:00
2024-04-04 AS Monaco Zalgiris Kaunas 17:00
2024-04-11 Zalgiris Kaunas Real Madrid 17:00
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