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The fourth basketball Cup Winners' Cup was won 27 years ago

On 15 April 1997, Real Madrid were crowned champions after beating Mash Verona (78-64).

The fourth basketball Cup Winners' Cup was won 27 years ago
NEWS.

Real Madrid won their fourth basketball European Cup Winners' Cup 27 years ago. The team then coached by Obradovic beat Mash Verona 78-64 in the final in the Cypriot city of Nicosia. Herreros (19 points), Arlauckas (18) and Bodiroga (17 and 7 assists) masterminded Madrid's victory.

From beginning to end, the final was dominated by Real Madrid, who arrived at half-time with a 6-point lead (36-30). In the second half, Obradovic's team put their foot down and built up a lead of more than 10 points, which they were able to maintain in order to win the final.

MATCH INFO
78-Real Madrid: 
Santos (2), Herreros (19), Bodiroga (17), Arlauckas (18), Orenga (13) – A. Angulo (1), Laso (3), Antúnez (4), Morales (0) and Smith (1).
64-Mash Verona: Iuzzolino (6), Bullara (2), Keys (12), Dalla Vecchia (8), Boni (11) – Jerichow (10), Galanda (2) and Londero (13).