The basketball team won their fourth FIBA Saporta Cup 28 years ago today
On 15 April 1997, Real Madrid were crowned champions after beating Mash Verona (78-64).
Real Madrid's basketball team won their fourth FIBA Saporta Cup on this day 28 years ago. The team then coached by Obradovic beat Mash Verona 78-64 in the final in the Cypriot city of Nicosia. Herreros (19 points), Arlauckas (18) and Bodiroga (17 and 7 assists) masterminded Madrid's victory.
From beginning to end, the final was dominated by Real Madrid, who arrived at half-time with a 6-point lead (36-30). In the second half, Obradovic's team put their foot down and built up a lead of more than 10 points, which they were able to maintain in order to win the final.
ROSTERS
78-Real Madrid: Santos (2), Herreros (19), Bodiroga (17), Arlauckas (18), Orenga (13) – A. Angulo (1), Laso (3), Antúnez (4), Morales (0) and Smith (1).
64-Mash Verona: Iuzzolino (6), Bullara (2), Keys (12), Dalla Vecchia (8), Boni (11) – Jerichow (10), Galanda (2) and Londero (13).