Mega Superbet vs CSKA, 09/01/2026

Mega hosts CSKA in first WINLINE Basket Cup game of the new year

Belgrade will host first game of WINLINE Basket Cup in 2026 between Mega and CSKA.

Mega (Serbia) vs CSKA (Russia)

Time: 18:00 (20:00 Moscow time)

Place: Serbia, Belgrade, Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall

Broadcast: VK Video, WINLINE Basket Cup website

Mega: The game between the teams at CSKA Arena on October 22 last year was the first international game in the WINLINE Basket Cup, with the young Serbian team sensationally beating the reigning VTB United League champion. Mega then confirmed its ambitions against Lokomotiv Kuban, but lost to PARMA. As a result, 3 teams in Group A now have a 2-1 record. The Belgrade team will play its last group stage game at home on Friday, followed by trips to Krasnodar and Perm. Vule Avdalovic team really needs to surprise CSKA for the second time to advance to the decisive stage of the Cup. Mega started the calendar year with a home win over Vienna in the Adriatic League (100:98).

CSKA: After starting Cup campaign with the loss, the Moscow team then confidently beat PARMA and Lokomotiv Kuban, which allowed get usual first place in Group A. Although the Moscow team is currently ahead only on additional stats, the battle for a place in the Final Four is still ahead. Another important motivation for CSKA is the desire to take revenge for the home loss. The Moscow team has not lost in the VTB League since October 15, with most of the wins in the 8-game winning streak coming by large score difference.

CSKA takes revenge on Mega in Belgrade

CSKA defeated Mega in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game on the road – 98:70 (26:17, 19:13, 22:20, 31:20).

Game progress

The game between the teams at CSKA Arena was the first international game in the WINLINE Basket Cup, with the young Serbian team sensationally beating the reigning VTB League champion. The clash in Belgrade was the first of Cup in the 2026. 6 consecutive points by Ivan Ukhov allowed the Moscow team to take the lead early on. The guard was supported by Melo Trimble and Luka Mitrovic in the paint. While Mega struggled to keep up in the first quarter, balanced basketball and polished teamwork allowed the guests to pull ahead by 15 points at the end of the second quarter.

After the halftime, CSKA continued to steadily increase the lead. The Russian team’s final advantage in assists is noteworthy – 31-12. On this evening, the Moscow team offense reached its full potential and ensured the top club’s revenge for its home loss ahead of schedule. Andreas Pistolis team won all quarters and stopped just one shot away from 100 points.

X-factor

Aleksandr Chadov made 18 points with 6 of 6 field-goals made with only 9:43 minuted in the game and became best scoring player of the game.

Facts

CSKA (3-1) gets first place at Group А, surpassing Mega (2-2) and PARMA (2-1).

Leaders

Mega: Bogoljub Markovic (12), Kyrell Luc (10)

CSKA: Aleksandr Chadov (18), Samson Ruzhentsev (16), Melo Trimble (14), Ivan Ukhov (12 + 5 rebounds + 6 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (10 + 6 подборов)

Next game

Uralmash (Russia) vs UNICS (Russia) on January 14.