Today marks 37 years since the 20th Copa de España
On 19 December 1985, Real Madrid were crowned champions when they beat Joventut 87-79 in the final.
Today marks 37 years since Real Madrid's basketball team got their hands on a 20th Copa de España. On 19 December 1985, our team came out on top in the final in Barcelona, beating Joventut 87-79. Biriukov and Iturriaga were the leading scorers for the madridistas with 19 points apiece. In the semi-finals, Madrid were too good for Zaragoza 100-96, while Joventut beat Barcelona in the other final four clash.
The squad led by Lolo Sainz retained their Cup title, beating the same rival as in the previous year. That season finished with a double, as Real Madrid were also crowned League champions.
The squad led by Lolo Sainz retained their Cup title, beating the same rival as in the previous year. That season finished with a double, as Real Madrid were also crowned League champions.