52 years since the fifth Basketball European Cup
On April 3, 1974, Real Madrid was crowned champion after defeating Varese in the final.
52 years ago, Real Madrid claimed its fifth Basketball European Cup. It was on April 3, 1974, after defeating Ignis Pallacanestro Varese 84-82 in the final held in Nantes. Wayne Brabender (22 points) and Carmelo Cabrera (16) became the main protagonists of the madridista comeback in a very closely contested match.
Pedro Ferrándiz's team reached the final after defeating Fribourg in the first round, Heidelberg in the round of 16, finishing first in Group B in the quarterfinals, and beating AS Berck Basket in a two-legged semifinal. The feat of our team, who reclaimed the continental title six years later, was even greater as they defeated the Varese team, which had reached the last four Basketball European Cup finals. The victory in Nantes is another milestone for Real Madrid in the history of the top continental competition, which the club dominates with 11 titles.
MATCH DETAILS
84-Real Madrid: Ramos (0), Brabender (22), Szczerbiak (14), Luyk (14), Rullán (14) – Cabrera (16) and Corbalán (4).
82-Ignis Pallacanestro Varese: Ossola (4), Raga (17), Morse (24), Bisson (10), Meneghin (25) – Zanatta (2), Rusconi (0) and Polzot (0).
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