Real Madrid's first league basketball game took place 66 years ago
We have dominated the competition since 1957, boasting 36 titles.
It is 66 years since Real Madrid's first league basketball game. Our team made its debut in the competition against Estudiantes on 31 March 1957, beating them 76-61. The first edition was disputed by six clubs and was very evenly matched, it would go Madrid's way on the last matchday.
The squad that started the Real Madrid legend in the league was coached by Ignacio Pinedo and was led by Alfonso Martínez, who ended up being the leading scorer of the competition. Since then, Real Madrid has been the best team in the history of the competition having won 36 titles.
The squad that started the Real Madrid legend in the league was coached by Ignacio Pinedo and was led by Alfonso Martínez, who ended up being the leading scorer of the competition. Since then, Real Madrid has been the best team in the history of the competition having won 36 titles.