Crvena Zvezda Belgrade escaped the LDLC Arena with a hard-fought 84-82 road win over Lyon-Villeurbanne in a tense EuroLeague Round 3 clash on October 14, 2026. The Serbian giants improved to 2-1 in the EuroLeague standings, while ASVEL slipped to 1-2 after a game that went down to the final possession. Codi Miller-McIntyre proved the difference, hitting the game-winning jumper with 6.8 seconds left to silence the home crowd.

Match Overview

Lyon-Villeurbanne started brightly behind the energy of Theo Maledon and the interior presence of Youssoupha Fall, but Crvena Zvezda’s disciplined half-court offense kept them within striking distance throughout the opening quarter. The visitors took a 42-38 lead into halftime after a late three from Nemanja Nedovic, and they extended the advantage to nine points early in the third period.

• First quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 20, Crvena Zvezda 22
• Second quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 18, Crvena Zvezda 20
• Third quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 22, Crvena Zvezda 19
• Fourth quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 22, Crvena Zvezda 23
• Final score: Lyon-Villeurbanne 82, Crvena Zvezda 84

ASVEL responded with a 12-2 run midway through the third, capped by a Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot corner three that gave the French side a 60-59 edge. The final quarter featured six lead changes and four ties, setting up a dramatic finish that left the home fans stunned.

Key Moments

With just over a minute remaining, Isaiah Canaan drilled a contested three from the top of the key to put Crvena Zvezda ahead 79-76. ASVEL refused to fold, and Paris Lee answered with a deep triple of his own to tie the game at 82-82 with 28 seconds left. That set the stage for Miller-McIntyre, who isolated against Maledon, created space with a subtle step-back, and buried a mid-range jumper to make it 84-82. ASVEL had one last chance, but Luwawu-Cabarrot’s off-balance three at the buzzer rimmed out.

Tactical Story

Crvena Zvezda controlled the glass, out-rebounding ASVEL 35-28, including 12 offensive boards that led to 16 second-chance points. Their physical switching defense disrupted Lyon-Villeurbanne’s pick-and-roll rhythm, forcing 15 turnovers. ASVEL found success when Maledon and Fall connected in the two-man game, but the hosts struggled to contain Miller-McIntyre in isolation during the clutch. Red Star’s bench also delivered a significant spark, outscoring the ASVEL reserves 28-18.

Standout Players

• Codi Miller-McIntyre (Crvena Zvezda): 18 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals — including the game-winner.
• Filip Petrusev (Crvena Zvezda): 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, shooting 7-of-11 from the field.
• Nemanja Nedovic (Crvena Zvezda): 14 points off the bench, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range.
• Theo Maledon (Lyon-Villeurbanne): 19 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, but 4 turnovers.
• Paris Lee (Lyon-Villeurbanne): 15 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, including the game-tying three.
• Youssoupha Fall (Lyon-Villeurbanne): 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks.

Season Impact and EuroLeague Standings

The win lifts Crvena Zvezda to 2-1 in the EuroLeague regular season, keeping them in the early playoff picture. For Lyon-Villeurbanne, the loss drops them to 1-2 and highlights a recurring issue: closing out tight games. ASVEL have now lost two of their first three by a combined four points. The two sides will not meet again until the reverse fixture in Belgrade later in the season, but this result could prove crucial in the head-to-head tiebreaker race. Crvena Zvezda next face a road test against a fellow title contender, while ASVEL look to bounce back at home against a mid-table opponent.