On June 15, 1957, the streets of Vigo were awash with celebration as Real Madrid secured their fifth Spanish Basketball Cup, defeating Aismalíbar 54‑50 in a tightly contested final.
A decisive final in Galicia
The match, played at the municipal arena, saw Alfonso Martínez emerge as the tournament’s top scorer with 22 points, steering the capital club to a narrow triumph over a resilient Aismalíbar side.
Reaching the showdown required Real Madrid to navigate a tough semifinal, where they had earlier edged Orillo Verde 53‑42, while Aismalíbar had dispatched Barcelona in their own last‑four encounter.
A historic double‑cup run
The victory added to a remarkable period for the Madrid outfit, marking their second consecutive cup title and their fifth championship in just seven years; the triumph followed hard‑won league crown a month prior, underscoring a dominant stretch in Spanish basketball.
Guided by coach Ignacio Pinedo, the squad’s consistency and depth have been cited as key factors, with the organization’s official website noting the club’s commitment to building on this momentum.