64 years since club's seventh Copa de España in basketball
On 28 May 1961, Real Madrid beat Barcelona (76-51) in the final in Bilbao.
Today marks the 64th anniversary of Real Madrid's seventh Copa de España basketball trophy. On 28 May 1961, Pedro Ferrándiz's team beat Barcelona (76-51) in the final in Bilbao. The Whites produced a brilliant first half to take an 18-point lead into the break. The momentum continued after the restart and the Madridistas went on to win the trophy.
Emiliano Rodríguez, with 19 points, and Sheaff, with 16, were the standout performers in the match. That season, Real Madrid clinched a double by also winning the league.