Thirty-fourth anniversary of Korać Cup triumph
Real Madrid downed Cibona in the two-legged final.
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Korać Cup crown secured by Real Madrid following victory over Cibona in the two-legged showpiece. Following a 102-89 home win, our team were crowned champions in the return leg, which was played on 9 March 1988 in Zagreb and saw the hosts eke out a 94-93 victory.
Madrid chalked up a 13-point buffer in the first leg thanks to impressive performances from Romay, Branson and Alexis, all of whom posted over 20 points. The advantage secured in the first match ultimately proved enough to take the trophy. Cibona, for whom Petrovic netted 47 points before checking in at Real Madrid, claimed the spoils in the second match but it wasn't enough to pull off a comeback. Alexis, who registered 22 points, was the top scorer for Lolo Sainz's men in the return match-up.
Madrid chalked up a 13-point buffer in the first leg thanks to impressive performances from Romay, Branson and Alexis, all of whom posted over 20 points. The advantage secured in the first match ultimately proved enough to take the trophy. Cibona, for whom Petrovic netted 47 points before checking in at Real Madrid, claimed the spoils in the second match but it wasn't enough to pull off a comeback. Alexis, who registered 22 points, was the top scorer for Lolo Sainz's men in the return match-up.
FIRST LEG MADRID 1/3/1988
102-Real Madrid: Llorente 8, Romay 25, Biriukov 4, Branson 25, Alexis 21, Iturriaga 15, Corbalán 4.
89-Cibona: Sunara 12, Pavicevic 5, Cutura 6, Petrovic 21, Cvjeticanin 26, Vukicevic 2, Razic 2, Arapovic 15.
SECOND LEG ZAGREB 9/3/1988
94-Cibona: Sunara 8, Pavicevic 1, Cutura 19, Petrovic 47, Cvjeticanin 11, Vukicevic 0, Razic 2, Arapovic 6.
93-Real Madrid: Llorente 0, Romay 16, Biriukov 19, Branson 6, Alexis 22, Iturriaga 15, Corbalán 13, Del Corral 0, Cargol 2.
102-Real Madrid: Llorente 8, Romay 25, Biriukov 4, Branson 25, Alexis 21, Iturriaga 15, Corbalán 4.
89-Cibona: Sunara 12, Pavicevic 5, Cutura 6, Petrovic 21, Cvjeticanin 26, Vukicevic 2, Razic 2, Arapovic 15.
SECOND LEG ZAGREB 9/3/1988
94-Cibona: Sunara 8, Pavicevic 1, Cutura 19, Petrovic 47, Cvjeticanin 11, Vukicevic 0, Razic 2, Arapovic 6.
93-Real Madrid: Llorente 0, Romay 16, Biriukov 19, Branson 6, Alexis 22, Iturriaga 15, Corbalán 13, Del Corral 0, Cargol 2.