42 years ago, the first Cup Winners' Cup was won
On March 14, 1984, Real Madrid was crowned champions after defeating Olimpia Milan in Ostend.
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the first European Cup Winners' Cup in basketball won by Real Madrid. On March 14, 1984, our team was crowned champions in the Belgian city of Ostend by defeating Olimpia Milan 82-81. Brian Jackson was the hero of that final with 27 points and two decisive free throws.
Real Madrid started the competition in group B alongside US Scavolini Victoria, Panathinaikos, and Pardubice. They advanced to the next round in first place with 5 wins and 1 loss. In the semifinals, they defeated KK Cibona in a two-legged tie. In the final, they had to come back from a 34-38 halftime deficit. With eight seconds remaining, the team coached by Lolo Sainz was trailing by one point. In pursuit of victory, Corbalán missed a shot, but Jackson grabbed the offensive rebound and drew a personal foul. The American scored two free throws, securing the title for Real Madrid, furthering their European legend.
MATCH DETAILS
82-Real Madrid: Corbalán (7), Iturriaga (10), Jackson (27), Robinson (14), Fernando Martín (12) – Rullán (12) and Romay (0).
81-Olimpia Milan: D’Antoni (12), Premier (27), Bariviera (4), Gallinari (3), Meneghin (8) – Lamperti (23), Boselli (4), De Piccoli (0), and Blasi (0).
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