BELGRADE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Twice former winners Barcelona and emerging force Fenerbahce Istanbul enjoyed impressive Euroleague wins at two of the most intimidating away courts on Friday.
An action-packed round also saw holders Real Madrid grind out a last-gasp 101-99 home victory against Bayern Munich while unfancied Poles Stelmet Zielona Gora stunned six-times champions Panathinaikos 71-68.
Blowing hot and cold this season, an expensively assembled Fenerbahce fired on all cylinders in a 74-60 success at Red Star Belgrade in front of a raucous 16,203 Serbian crowd.
The Turkish side, who reached their first Final Four last season, never looked back after racing into a 15-2 lead although Red Star briefly slashed the deficit to five points.