69 years since the 5th Spanish Basketball Cup
On June 15, 1957, Real Madrid was crowned champion by defeating Aismalíbar in the final with a score of 54-50.
On June 15, 1957, Real Madrid secured their fifth Spanish Basketball Cup. Our team triumphed in the final held in Vigo against Aismalíbar with a close score of 54-50. Alfonso Martínez was the top scorer of the match with 22 points. Real Madrid reached the game after defeating Orillo Verde in the previous round (53-42), while the Catalan side had won their semifinal against Barcelona.
That squad, led by Ignacio Pinedo, claimed their second consecutive cup title and the fifth in seven years. It was a great season for Real Madrid, as they had won the inaugural edition of the League just a month earlier.
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