Today marks 38 years since the 20th Basketball Copa de España
On 19 December 1985, Real Madrid were crowned champions when they beat Joventut 87-79.
Today is the 38th anniversary of the Real Madrid basketball team lifting their 20th Copa de España. On 19 December 1985, our team came out on top against Joventut, winning 87-79 in the final held in Barcelona. Biriukov and Iturriaga were the madridistas' top scorers in the game, each posting 19 points. In the semi-finals, Madrid beat Zaragoza 100-96, while Joventut came past Barcelona.
The run saw the squad led by Lolo Sainz retain the cup against the same opponent as the previous season. The campaign finished with a double for Real Madrid, who were also crowned League champions.