The upcoming EuroLeague Round 12 game between Virtus Bologna and Maccabi Tel Aviv, scheduled for next Friday, is facing a possible postponement. The potential delay comes after local police raised safety concerns, which could also affect the game’s location, as Virtus Bologna is already planning to move to a new arena.
🤔 Why the Game Might Be Delayed
Local police have requested that the game be rescheduled due to concerns about potential clashes related to planned pro-Palestinian protests near the PalaDozza venue. Euroleague Basketball is now coordinating with authorities and both teams to review the situation and make a final decision on whether to proceed with the game as planned or postpone it to a later date.
🏟️ A New Home for Virtus Bologna
A postponement would likely mean the game is played at a different location. Virtus Bologna is scheduled to move its remaining home games to the new Virtus Arena starting in December. Therefore, if this match is pushed back, it will probably take place at the new venue instead of the current PalaDozza arena. This would also mark a change in scenery for the rescheduled fixture.
📊 A Look at Both Teams
In the current EuroLeague standings, Virtus Bologna holds a 5-5 record, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is at 3-8. Despite their challenges in the EuroLeague, both teams are performing strongly in their respective domestic leagues. Virtus Bologna is a top team in Italy’s LBA UnipolSai, and Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a leading position in Israel’s Winner League.
