On this day 58 years ago, our basketball clinched their third European Cup
On 1 April 1967, Real Madrid beat Olimpia Milan in the final (91-83).
Two years after winning their second European Cup, Real Madrid would take the title once again, securing the ultimate continental title for the third time on 1 April 1967. Pedro Ferrándiz's team beat Olimpia Milan 91-83 in the final, which was played in Madrid.
Despite the potential of the Italian team, who were reigning champions at the time, Madrid took the victory in a game that was locked at 45-45 at half-time and in which Emiliano, with 29 points, and Aiken, with 23, were the standout performers. Our team underlined its European dominance with another title win, meaning they had clinched three of the last four editions of the competition.
ROSTERS
91-Real Madrid: J. R. Ramos (4,) Emiliano (29), McIntyre (14), Aiken (23), Luyk (17) – Sainz (0), Monsalve (2) and Sevillano (2).
83-Olimpia Milan: Pieri (4), Chubin (32), Vianello (12), Robbins (6), Masini (14) – Riminucci (5), Ongaro (3), Iellini (4) and Fantin (3).