29 years since the fourth Basketball Cup Winners' Cup victory
On April 15, 1997, Real Madrid was crowned champion by defeating Mash Verona (78-64).
It has been 29 years since the Real Madrid basketball team won their fourth European Cup Winners' Cup. The team, led by Obradovic, triumphed in the final held in the Cypriot city of Nicosia against Mash Verona with a score of 78-64. Herreros (19 points), Arlauckas (18), and Bodiroga (17 points and 7 assists) were the key contributors to the madridista title.
The final was dominated from start to finish by Real Madrid, who went into halftime with a 6-point lead (36-30). In the second half, Obradovic's team stepped up, achieving a lead of over 10 points, which they managed effectively to secure the victory.
MATCH DETAILS
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).
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