Real Madrid marked the fourth anniversary of a historic achievement on June 19, 2022, when the club secured its 36th basketball league championship.
The title was clinched in a tightly contested final against Barcelona, where the capital side edged an 81‑74 victory in the fourth game of the series.
Although the team dropped the second match, they had taken the first and third contests, and the decisive game was played at the WiZink Center in Madrid, adding a dramatic backdrop to the celebration.
Tavares' MVP moment
Finishing second in the regular season with a 25‑9 record, Real Madrid navigated past Baxi Manresa and Baskonia in the quarterfinals and semifinals before meeting Barcelona in the ultimate showdown.
The standout performance came from center Tavares, who was crowned MVP of the series after delivering 25 points, 13 rebounds and a performance rating of 41 in the final game.
The victory not only reinforced the club’s dominance in Spanish basketball but also highlighted the strategic depth built around veteran leadership and youthful energy.