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68 years ago, the second basketball league title was won

On May 24, 1958, Real Madrid claimed the title by defeating Layetano.

68 years ago, the second basketball league title was won
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The Real Madrid basketball team won its second League title on May 24, 1958. Our team, which had secured the first edition of this competition the previous year, mathematically clinched the title in the penultimate matchday by defeating Layetano in Barcelona 34-97.

Real Madrid's record in that League was 16 wins and 2 losses, finishing with 32 points and surpassing Joventut (29) in the standings. Coached by Ignacio Pinedo, the squad featured standout players such as Alfonso Martínez, the championship's top scorer, and Johnny Báez, a legend of the section who joined that season.

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