47th anniversary of club's first basketball Intercontinental Cup
On 4 October 1976, Real Madrid were crowned champions in Buenos Aires.
47 years ago today, Real Madrid won their first Intercontinental Cup in basketball. On 4 October 1976, the Whites were crowned champions in Buenos Aires after coming first in a six-team group system. This trophy was followed by two more consecutive titles in 1977 and 1978.
Real Madrid, then coached by Lolo Sainz, won all five games and topped the standings ahead of Mobilgirgi Varese. The madridistas beat Amazonas Franca Brasil in the first game 83-70; ASFA Dakar in the second 89-51; Obras Sanitarias in the third 109-89; the Italians in the fourth 79-74, in what would become the decisive game as both had won three games; and the Missouri Tigers in the last 97-102.
Real Madrid, then coached by Lolo Sainz, won all five games and topped the standings ahead of Mobilgirgi Varese. The madridistas beat Amazonas Franca Brasil in the first game 83-70; ASFA Dakar in the second 89-51; Obras Sanitarias in the third 109-89; the Italians in the fourth 79-74, in what would become the decisive game as both had won three games; and the Missouri Tigers in the last 97-102.