The first phase is made up of four groups with six teams. Of which after ten rounds the first three will pass to a group and the last three to another group. The results will shape the second phase
In 1998, the Cup Winners’ Cup final was held in Belgrade, where Zalgiris Kaunas, after a long journey, once again won a continental title, clearly beating Stefanel Milan (82-67), thanks mainly to the magnificent afternoon that Stombergas had at the launch
After the first two rounds were classified the same as the previous year with the exception of a Zalgiris Kaunas led by the great Arvidas Sabonis. In addition the Lithuanians entered the competition with strength because they were able to reach the grand final but this is later
In 1985, the Cup Winners’ Cup final was held in Grenoble between Barcelona and Zalgiris Kaunas, where the Blaugranas, after losing three continental finals in the past, won their first title after beating the Lithuanians (77-73). Sibilio and Epi managed to minimize Rimas Kurtinaitis’ big game
