The 1985–86

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was the twentieth edition of

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's 2nd-tier level European-wide professional club

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competition, contested between national domestic cup champions, running from 1 October 1985, to 18 March 1986. It was contested by 22 teams, two more than in the previous edition. Defending champions

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, defeated

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in the final, which was held in

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, to win its second trophy. They became the third team to successfully defend its title. It was the third title in a row for a Spanish League team.

Participants

First round

Second round

;Automatically qualified to the Quarter finals group stage: *

(title holder) *

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Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

March 18, PalaMaggiò di Castel Morrone,

References

External links

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FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup 1985–86
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FIBA Saporta Cup