Barcelona’s European Campaign Ends as Satoranský and Veselý Fall Short in EuroLeague Playoffs Push

Professional basketball players Tomáš Satoranský and Jan Veselý of FC Barcelona faced significant health challenges during the 2025-2026 EuroLeague season that impacted their availability and performance, highlighting the physical demands placed on elite athletes in international competition.

Satoranský missed two weeks of team activities due to cardiac concerns that alarmed both him and the coaching staff. According to his own statement reported by Czech media, the episode was serious enough that he described it as frightening: “It scared me.” This absence occurred during a critical stretch of the season when Barcelona was fighting to secure a playoff berth.

Upon his return, Satoranský contributed to a pivotal victory over Bayern Munich, helping Barcelona keep their EuroLeague season alive. In that game, Barcelona won 95-69, with Satoranský and Veselý playing key roles in the team’s effort to remain competitive in the standings.