66th anniversary of club's 5th Spanish Basketball Cup
On 15 June 1957, Real Madrid were crowned champions after beating Aismalíbar 54-50 in the final.
On 15 June 1957, Real Madrid secured their fifth Spanish Basketball Cup. The Whites prevailed in the final played in Vigo against Aismalíbar by a narrow 54-50 scoreline. Alfonso Martínez was the game's top scorer with 22 points. The madridistas reached the final after defeating Orillo Verde in the previous round 53-42, while the Catalan team had overcome Barcelona in the other tie.
That team, coached by Ignacio Pinedo, lifted their second consecutive cup trophy and their fifth in seven years. It was a golden season for Real Madrid, having won their first league title a month earlier.
That team, coached by Ignacio Pinedo, lifted their second consecutive cup trophy and their fifth in seven years. It was a golden season for Real Madrid, having won their first league title a month earlier.