With Spain's elimination, the latest standings of the Men's EuroBasket: Round of 16 confirmed, Turkey, Germany, Greece, and France top the chart

On September 5th Beijing time, following five fierce contests, the group phase of the Men's EuroBasket ended with mixed emotions. The Round of 16 teams are finalized. In a key match, the defending champion Spain was surprisingly defeated 86-90 by Greece, resulting in their shocking elimination. At present, Turkey, Germany, Greece, and France hold the top ranks, whereas Czech Republic, Cyprus, and Iceland sit at the bottom with zero wins in five matches.

Spain faced Greece. As the defending champions and a world-class team, Spain entered the tournament without their usual NBA stars, which greatly weakened their dominance. After four rounds, their record stood at 2 wins and 2 losses, leaving advancement to the Round of 16 uncertain. Today’s do-or-die game against the Greek team led by their star player was crucial; Spain had to win to keep their hopes alive, but the opponent was formidable, making Spain’s fate unclear.

Once the game started, Greece unleashed a barrage of three-pointers that stunned Spain, ending the first quarter with a 31-20 lead and a double-digit advantage. In the second quarter, both teams’ offensive efficiency dropped sharply, with Spain missing many shots. Greece seized the opportunity to extend their lead to 15 points. After halftime, Spain suddenly found their offensive rhythm, combining inside and outside scoring explosively to post a 28-18 quarter and narrow the gap to 5 points by the third quarter. In the final decisive quarter, Greece’s star dominated, helping them regain the lead. Spain fought hard to keep pace but faltered in the final moments, missing multiple shots and free throws, ultimately losing by 4 points to Greece!

As a result, Spain finished the group stage with a 2-3 record, ranking fifth in their group and failing to qualify for the Round of 16. It must be said that Spain has truly declined; once a powerhouse capable of challenging the USA, they now can’t even make it into Europe’s top 16!

With Spain’s exit, the full lineup of the tournament’s Round of 16 is now confirmed. The top four teams from each of the four groups advance directly. See the image above for the detailed list. The Round of 16 matchups and schedules are also set. We look forward to thrilling battles ahead—let’s wait and see!

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